gray snapper
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The gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) is a valuable food fish found in the tropical western Atlantic. It is a long-bodied, typically grayish fish. Snappers, in general, belong to the family Lutjanidae and are characterized by their elongated bodies, large mouths, sharp canine teeth, and blunt or forked tails. They are active, schooling carnivores that prey on crustaceans and other fish. While many snapper species are well-regarded food sources, some, like the dog snapper, can cause ciguatera poisoning. The gray snapper is also known as the mangrove snapper.123
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