Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Lane snapper
Size:
The average size of the lane snapper is 14 inches (36 centimeters).
Diet:
As opportunistic eaters, these snappers feed on a variety of foods including smaller fishes, shrimp, crabs, octopus and squid.
Range & Habitat:
In the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean, adult lane snappers live in reefs and vegetated sandy bottoms areas along the coast.
Details:
Lane snappers have almond shaped, silvery bodies with yellow lines running from their head to their tail. They have pink coloring towards the top and yellow fins.