Mutton Snapper
Lutjanus analis
Also called mutton, mutton fish
A large, colorful snapper species with a pinkish-red body, blue markings around the head, and a distinctive black spot near the tail. Known for their excellent table fare and strong fighting ability.
Mutton Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus analis
- Typical size
- 16-24 inches
- IGFA world record
- 30 lbs 4 oz
- State record
- 30 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Reef and nearshore structure. Larger than mangrove snapper. Bottom feeders.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a mutton 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™ worksMutton Snapper questions people ask
Mutton Snapper is Lutjanus analis. Anglers also call it mutton, mutton fish.
A typical mutton snapper runs 16-24 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 30 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every mutton snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Reef and nearshore structure. Larger than mangrove snapper. Bottom feeders. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record mutton snapper weighed 30 lbs 4 oz.
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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