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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 snapperLutjanus bengalensis
Blackspot snapperLutjanus ehrenbergii
Blubberlip snapperLutjanus rivulatus
Common bluestripe snapperLutjanus kasmira
Gray snapperLutjanus griseus
Humpback red snapperLutjanus gibbus
Lane snapperLutjanus synagris
Longspot snapperLutjanus fulviflamma
Mangrove red snapperLutjanus argentimaculatus
Midnight snapperMacolor macularis
Mutton snapperLutjanus analis
Onespot snapperLutjanus monostigma
Sailfin snapperSymphorichthys spilurus
Schoolmaster snapperLutjanus apodus
Two-spot red snapperLutjanus bohar
Whipper snapperLutjanus jordani
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