Mutton snapper
A species of Common snappers, Also known as Virgin snapper Scientific name : Lutjanus analis Genus : Common snappers
Mutton snapper, A species of Common snappers
Also known as:
Virgin snapper
Botanical name: Lutjanus analis
Genus: Common snappers
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Description
The mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) is a mostly solitary coastal dweller found around the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic. Young mutton snappers eat plankton but transition to snails, shrimp, crabs, and small fish as they mature. Their tendency to fight against fishing lines combined with their flaky white meat has made them popular game fish, although they do carry a risk for ciguatera poisoning.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Snappers Genus
Common snappers Species
Mutton snapper 
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