Mutton Snapper

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Lutjanus analis

Mutton Snapper, a reference photo
Photo: D Ross Robertson · Public domain

The mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mutton Snapper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Acanthuriformes
Family
Lutjanidae
Species
Lutjanus analis

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