Species learning profile
Lane snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) is a saltwater fish associated with reef habitat in Atlantic. Yellow side stripes and a dark spot below the dorsal fin aid identification.
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At a glance
- Agua
- Agua salada
- Habitat
- Arrecife
- Longitud máxima
- 60 cm
- Distribución
- Atlántico
- Familia
- Lutjanidae
- Orden
- Perciformes
Observe
How to identify Lane snapper
- Yellow side stripes and a dark spot below the dorsal fin aid identification.
- Guide context: reef habitat in Atlantic.
- Reported maximum length: 60 cm — up to about the length of a guitar. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.
Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.
Place and pattern
Where it lives—and how it behaves
Habitat and range
This species is associated with reef habitat across Atlantic. Reef crevices provide shelter while current, coral, algae, and neighboring animals supply food.
Behavior
Feeds over reefs and sandy bottoms at night
Food-web connections
What it eats and why it matters
Diet
Crustaceans, molluscs, and small fish.
Ecological role
A mid-level predator across reef edges.
Remember
One fact worth keeping
Lane snapper puede medir unos 60 cm y suele encontrarse cerca de Arrecife.
Think like a conservationist
A conservation lens
Reef fish are affected by coral loss, warming, destructive fishing, pollution, and the removal of key grazers or predators.
This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.
Recall
Quick knowledge check
Which habitat is most closely associated with Lane snapper in this guide?
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References and further reading
Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.
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