Ambiguous snapper

Lutjanus ambiguus

Lutjanid Fish of the Atlantic Ocean

Ambiguous snapper is a marine fish of Western Central Atlantic. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 40 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Lutjanidae
Genus: Lutjanus
Maximum length: 40 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: currently known only from Cuba and southern Florida, but probably widespread in the Caribbean Sea. Formerly thought to be a possible hybrid of Lutjanus synagris and Ocyurus chrysurus .

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