Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Lutjanidae
- Genus
- Lutjanus
- Species
- griseus
Habitat
They are found in a variety of habitats, which includes inshore seagrass beds and mangrove lagoons, but the largest are located on offshore reefs and wrecks. They also be found in completely freshwater areas in parts of Florida.
Diet
Grey snapper feed on a wide variety of prey items including shrimp, crabs, and fish.
Behavior
They often form large aggregations, but have the habit of becoming difficult to catch once several of their cohorts have been hooked.
Fishing
It is a popular species with anglers and its varied diet allows it to be taken on natural bait, artificial lures, and even flies. It is also an excellent eating species.
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern by IUCN.