Ambiguous snapper (Lutjanus ambiguus)

Species facts

Scientific name

Lutjanus ambiguus

Family

Lutjanidae (Snappers)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

40.0

Environment

Marine; reef-associated

Climate

Subtropical

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.

Conservation status (IUCN)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)