Humpback Red Snapper
Lutjanus gibbus
A tropical red snapper species with a distinctive humpback profile and reddish coloration. Found throughout the Indo-Pacific region including coral reef environments.
Humpback Red Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus gibbus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in tropical waters, typically at depths of 30-300 feet. Anglers target them using bottom fishing techniques with live or cut bait around reef structures and drop-offs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a humpback red snapper through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksHumpback Red Snapper questions people ask
Humpback Red Snapper is Lutjanus gibbus.
A typical humpback red snapper runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every humpback red snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in tropical waters, typically at depths of 30-300 feet. Anglers target them using bottom fishing techniques with live or cut bait around reef structures and drop-offs. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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