School of mangrove snappers off Key Largo, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, USA

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School of mangrove snappers fish, scientific name Lutjanus griseus, off Key Largo, Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys, USA, United States. Inhabit coastal as well as offshore waters. Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, estuaries, mangrove areas, and sometimes in lower reaches of rivers (especially the young). Found in fresh water in Florida. Often forming large aggregations. Feed mainly at night on small fishes, shrimps, crabs, gastropods, cephalopods and some planktonic items.

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Location: Key Largo, Keys, Florida, United States, USA
Photo credit: © Amar and Isabelle Guillen - Guillen Photo LLC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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