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There are approximately 115 species of snappers, belonging to the family Lutjanidae. These species are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, primarily in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Snappers are commonly known for their importance in commercial and recreational fishing.

Bengal snapper
(Lutjanus bengalensis)

Blackspot snapper
(Lutjanus ehrenbergii)

Blubberlip snapper
(Lutjanus rivulatus)

Common bluestripe snapper
(Lutjanus kasmira)

Gray snapper
(Lutjanus griseus)

Humpback red snapper
(Lutjanus gibbus)

Lane snapper
(Lutjanus synagris)

Longspot snapper
(Lutjanus fulviflamma)

Mangrove red snapper
(Lutjanus argentimaculatus)

Midnight snapper
(Macolor macularis)

Mutton snapper
(Lutjanus analis)

Onespot snapper
(Lutjanus monostigma)

Sailfin snapper
(Symphorichthys spilurus)

Schoolmaster snapper
(Lutjanus apodus)

Two-spot red snapper
(Lutjanus bohar)

Whipper snapper
(Lutjanus jordani)

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