Mahogany Snapper
NameMahogany Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus mahogoni
Common NamesMahogany Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large snappers, Large groupers, Robust angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution), Moray eels
Description
The Mahogany Snapper is a large, predatory marine fish known for its reddish fins and silvery-grey body. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky bottoms in the Western Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. This species is primarily a food fish and requires a very large aquarium if kept, making it more suitable for public aquariums.
