The dog snapper (Lutjanus jocu), also known as the dogtooth snapper, pargue or snaggletooth snapper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a commercially important species, and is popular for display in public aquaria.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dog 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
- Lutjanus argentiventris
- Lutjanus argentimaculatus
- Lutjanus apodus
- Lutjanus novemfasciatus
- Lutjanus analis
- Lutjanus griseus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Lutjanidae
- Genus
- Lutjanus
- Species
- Lutjanus jocu
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