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Lutjanus

Lutjanus

9.9
A group of sea fish like snappers found in tropical and subtropical seas
  • noun
  • /luːtˈdʒeɪnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Juveniles of Lutjanus often inhabit mangroves before moving to coral reefs as adults.

Examples

  • Several species within Lutjanus are important to commercial fisheries.

  • The genus Lutjanus is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical seas.

  • The Lutjanus species are popular among anglers.

  • Many Lutjanus fish are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Juveniles of Lutjanus often inhabit mangroves before moving to coral reefs as adults.

  • Several species within Lutjanus are important to commercial fisheries.

  • The genus Lutjanus is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical seas.

Compounds

Lutjanus analis
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea fish like a red snapper that lives near reefs in the western Atlantic Ocean

Lutjanus apodus
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish like a snapper that lives in warm Caribbean and Atlantic waters and is eaten

Lutjanus blackfordi
  • Specialized
9.9

A pinkish-red sea fish like a small snapper that people eat

Lutjanus griseus
  • Specialized
9.9

A gray snapper fish that lives in shallow coastal waters near Florida

Surface Forms

Lutjanus singular
Lutjanuses plural

Etymology

Lutjanus is a Latinized form of an old local or sailor name for these reef fish, so it started as a name people used for 'snappers'. A helpful way to remember Lutjanus is to link it to the common word 'snapper', because the name labels that group of coastal and reef fish.