Mangrove Red Snapper
NameMangrove Red Snapper
Scientific NameLutjanus argentimaculatus
Common NamesMangrove Jack, Red Snapper, Creek Snapper, Dog Bream
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australia, Africa, Asia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (best kept alone or in very large, species-specific exhibits), Other large, robust, and equally aggressive fish (in extremely large public aquariums)
Description
The Mangrove Red Snapper is a large, predatory fish known for its reddish-brown to copper coloration. It is euryhaline, inhabiting brackish mangrove estuaries as juveniles and moving to coastal reefs and offshore waters as adults. This species is a formidable predator, feeding primarily on fish and crustaceans.
