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The Mullet snapper (Lutjanus aratus) is a saltwater fish of the family Lutjanidae that grows up to 100 cm.
Eastern Pacific, reef-associated on hard bottoms to at least 50 m depth; adults in shoals of hundreds.
Description
The mullet snapper is a large snapper (family Lutjanidae) of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 100 cm and has a streamlined, silvery-grey body, slimmer than many other snappers, recalling a mullet. It is reef-associated and lives over hard bottoms to at least 50 m depth; adults form schools sometimes of several hundred individuals. Its diet consists of fishes and crustaceans. The species is of value to subsistence fisheries and is a prized catch. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mullet snapper?
The Mullet snapper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Forms large shoals on rocky reefs; slender, mullet-like snapper that hunts fish.
Where does the Mullet snapper live?
The Mullet snapper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific, reef-associated on hard bottoms to at least 50 m depth; adults in shoals of hundreds.
How big does the Mullet snapper get?
The Mullet snapper grows to a maximum of about 100 cm. On average the species is around 35 cm.
Is the Mullet snapper dangerous to humans?
No, the Mullet snapper is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Mullet snapper edible?
Yes, the Mullet snapper is commonly eaten.
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