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Golden snapper (Lutjanus inermis) — Lutjanidae

Golden snapper

Lutjanus inermis
Family: Lutjanidae

The Golden snapper (Lutjanus inermis) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 34 cm.

Length
34 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0–40.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The golden snapper is a snapper (Lutjanidae) from the eastern Pacific, off Central and South America. The species grows to about 34 cm and has a slender, yellow-pink body, more slender than most snappers. Unlike many bottom-oriented snappers it swims in schools in open water above reefs and hunts small zooplankton and small fish. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Golden snapper?

The Golden snapper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.

Where does the Golden snapper live?

The Golden snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Golden snapper get?

The Golden snapper grows to a maximum of about 34 cm.

Is the Golden snapper dangerous to humans?

No, the Golden snapper is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Goudsnapper sourced
English name
Golden snapper sourced
Scientific name
Lutjanus inermis
Family
Lutjanidae
Other names
Golden snapper verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
34.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Yellow / gold sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Max depth (m)
40.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Lutjanus

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