Cubera snapper
A species of Common snappers, Also known as Cuban snapper, Cubera Scientific name : Lutjanus cyanopterus Genus : Common snappers
Cubera snapper, A species of Common snappers
Also known as:
Cuban snapper, Cubera
Botanical name: Lutjanus cyanopterus
Genus: Common snappers
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Description
Description
The cubera snapper, also known as the Cuban snapper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a commercially important species as well as being a sought-after game fish, though it has been reported to cause ciguatera poisoning.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Snappers Genus
Common snappers Species
Cubera snapper