Blue-and-gold Snapper

Lutjanus viridis

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

60 m

Description

Lutjanus viridis is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean where it is important to local subsistence fisheries. Description Blue-and-gold snapper has an oblong body. The pointed snout has front and rear nostrils which are simple h... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Malpelo Island Costa Rica West Honduras +17 more in Seabook

Colors

white

grey

yellow

orange

blue

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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