Sealife guideThe mutton snapperLutjanus analis
Last updated on 09/11/2024 at 11:27 PM
Taxonomy
- Common name: Mutton snapper
- French name: Vivaneau sorbe
- Spanish name: Pargo criollo
- Scientific name: Lutjanus analis (Cuvier, 1828)
- Family name: Lutjanidae
- Order name: Perciformes
- Class name: Actinopterygii
Geographic range
The mutton snapper is commonly found in the waters of the northwest Atlantic ocean, particularly in the Caribbean sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
Did you know ?
The mutton snapper is listed as many other marine species within The
IUCN Red List of threatened species. The mutton snapper appears in the
IUCN Red List since 2016 within the category Near Threatened !
Bengal snapper
(Lutjanus bengalensis)
Common bluestripe snapper
(Lutjanus kasmira)
Gray snapper
(Lutjanus griseus)
Humpback red snapper
(Lutjanus gibbus)
Lane snapper
(Lutjanus synagris)
Longspot snapper
(Lutjanus fulviflamma)
Onespot snapper
(Lutjanus monostigma)
Schoolmaster snapper
(Lutjanus apodus)
Within the same family
Midnight snapper
(Macolor macularis)
Sailfin snapper
(Symphorichthys spilurus)
Yellowtail snapper
(Ocyurus chrysurus)
Discover also
Axilspot hogfish
(Bodianus axillaris)
Blackside hawkfish
(Paracirrhites forsteri)
Clown snake eel
(Ophichthus bonaparti)
Gag grouper
(Mycteroperca microlepis)
Lookdown
(Selene vomer)
Nassau grouper
(Epinephelus striatus)
Ribboned sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus polytaenia)
Yellowmask surgeonfish
(Acanthurus mata)
The marine species from Caribbean sea
Blue striped grunt
(Haemulon sciurus)
Giant caribbean anemone
(Condylactis gigantea)
Great barracuda
(Sphyraena barracuda)
Honeycomb cowfish
(Acanthostracion polygonium)
Longsnout seahorse
(Hippocampus reidi)
Nassau grouper
(Epinephelus striatus)
Queen parrotfish
(Scarus vetula)
Scrawled cowfish
(Acanthostracion quadricornis)
Dive centers
'Les Ilets' dive center
Noa dive center
Our latestUpdates
Monday, December 15th 2025
The dusky shark
Discover the dusky shark, one of the world's largest coastal sharks, and learn why this powerful predator is essential to marine ecosystems.
Friday, December 12th 2025
Christmas magic at Disney hotels
Experience the magic of Christmas at Disney hotels: enchanting decorations, giant Christmas trees, dazzling lights and a festive holiday atmosphere.
Friday, November 28th 2025
Disney Hollywood Studios, from Star Wars to Toy Story
Dive into the magical world of Disney's Hollywood Studios: Star Wars and Toy Story attractions and shows for the whole family.
Photo of the Day
Flabelline mauve
(Flabellina affinis)
