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Mahogany Snapper Sep 12, 2017. Spotting in Alice in Wonderland dive site, Bonaire.<br /> Snapper up to 48 cm long. Olive gray color with a reddish hue, fading to a lighter belly. Large red eye. Edges of fins are red. Dark spot present on lateral line. Preopercle (cheek) with serrated spur.<br /> Prefer clear coastal waters, usually over reefs. Feeds at night on small fishes and invertebrates. Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Lutjanus mahogoni,Mahogany snapper,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mahogany Snapper

Sep 12, 2017. Spotting in Alice in Wonderland dive site, Bonaire.
Snapper up to 48 cm long. Olive gray color with a reddish hue, fading to a lighter belly. Large red eye. Edges of fins are red. Dark spot present on lateral line. Preopercle (cheek) with serrated spur.
Prefer clear coastal waters, usually over reefs. Feeds at night on small fishes and invertebrates.

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The Mahogany snapper

Inhabits clear shallow waters over rocky bottoms in the vicinity of coral reefs, less frequently in sandy or seagrass areas. Often forms large aggregations during the day. Feeds at night mainly on small fish, shrimps, crabs and cephalopods.

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Dec 29, 2017. Captured Sep 12, 2017 19:02 in EEG Boulevard, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
country flag of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Explore Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 263 203 0
  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/400s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.