SPECIES NAME: Lutjanus purpureus Poey, 1867


Photo of Lutjanus purpureus, showing anal fin Anal fin

Anal fin pointed in specimens over 5 cm length, with 3 spines and 8 (rarely 9) soft rays. Middle rays produced, the longest almost half to greater than half the length of the head. Anterior rays never produced into filaments, and posterior rays not elongated.

 

 

 

 


Full description for Caribbean Red Snapper (Lutjanus purpureus)
Last updated on 2004-JAN-22 by wss/frf