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Gray Snapper Lutjanus griseus

A fish of many monikers: other names for the gray snapper include mangrove snapper, mango snapper, gray silk and lawyer!

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ORIGIN:
West central Atlantic coast

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HABITAT:
Coral reefs, estuaries and open ocean

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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 10 lbs
Length: 15-18 in

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DIET:
Crabs, worms and smaller fish

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PREDATORS:
Sharks, barracudas and moray eels

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NATURAL DEFENSES:
Spines on dorsal fin

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REPRODUCTION:
Spawning peaks in summer

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THREATS:
None

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LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 25 yrs