Snappers [Lutjanidae]
Description
Lutjanidae comprises medium to large, colorful fish, found in warmer waters. Snappers are important commercially and as game fish. They are characterized by their pointed snouts and sharp, canine teeth, with some species living in freshwater environments.
Genera
Aphareus [Aphareus]
View DetailsAprion [Aprion]
View DetailsApsilus [Apsilus]
View DetailsEtelis [Etelis]
View DetailsLipocheilus [Lipocheilus]
View DetailsLutjanus [Lutjanus]
View DetailsMacolor [Macolor]
View DetailsParacaesio [Paracaesio]
View DetailsPinjalo [Pinjalo]
View DetailsPristipomoides [Pristipomoides]
View DetailsRhomboplites [Rhomboplites]
View DetailsSymphorichthys [Symphorichthys]
View DetailsSymphorus [Symphorus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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Statistics
- Genera 13