Lutjanus griseus

Behavior:

Grey snapper are often found schooling, sometimes in large numbers. They feed mainly at night on a range of organisms, including shrimp, crabs, worms and small fish, rarely moving far to feed.

Predators:

Moray eels, sharks, large grouper and barracuda.

Did you know?

Grey snapper are known as mangrove snappers in some locations because they are also often found in mangrove habitat, as well as other brackish and freshwater ecosystems including lakes and rivers.