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Mahogany Snapper

Lutjanus mahogoni

Description:

Spotted in the Caribbean, just offshore of a small caye. Reaches a max size of 21 cm total length.

Habitat:

Inhabits clear shallow waters over rocky bottoms in the vicinity of coral reefs, less frequently in sandy or seagrass areas.

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Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

nice pics, marylou ! - thanks for the information

marylou.wildlife
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Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on Jun 1, 2014

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