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mut·ton snap·per

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mutton snapper, muttonfish, Lutjanus analisnoun

    similar to and often marketed as `red snapper';

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  1. Mutton snapper

    The mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) is a species of snapper native to the Atlantic coastal waters of the Americas from Massachusetts to southern Brazil, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They are particularly common in the Caribbean. They inhabit reef environments, with adults found in areas with rock or coral, while juveniles occur in sandy habitats with plentiful weed growth. They can be found at depths of from 25 to 90 m (82 to 295 ft), though most often between 40 and 70 m (130 and 230 ft). They have olive-tinted backs and red sides with a black spot between the lateral line and the dorsal fin and blue stripes on the head. This species can reach a length of 94 cm (37 in), though most do not exceed 50 cm (20 in). The greatest known weight recorded for this species is 15.6 kg (34 lb). This is a commercially important species and is also sought-after as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. Mutton snapper are a highly prized fish by saltwater anglers; they can be caught on a variety of baits, but are most commonly caught on live or frozen shrimp, whole or cut squid, minnows, and smaller bait fish (such as live or dead pinfish). Mutton snapper have been caught on artificial baits, but seem to prefer live bait. They can generally be found in deeper water, although catches (generally of juveniles and smaller fish) are not uncommon in more shallow water. They are also caught on the surface during night-fishing expeditions. Mutton snapper are typically known as great fighters relative to other snapper species, so are harder to land on lighter tackle. Many are often landed as a bycatch of anglers targeting other species of snapper or grouper. Mutton snapper, especially adults, tend to be solitary, but can be seen in smaller schools. Their flesh is considered by most as excellent table fare. Like most of the snapper family, the meat is white, flaky, and light, and is excellent prepared in a variety of ways.

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  1. mutton snapper

    The mutton snapper, scientifically named Lutjanus analis, is a species of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. This species is native to the Western Atlantic, ranging from New England to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It is a type of snapper that is commonly caught for commercial and sport fishing due to its desirable taste. Mutton snapper is known for its reddish-pink color and can grow up to 37 inches in length.

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  1. Mutton snapper

    The mutton snapper is a fish of the Lutjanidae family. Largely a Caribbean species, they can be found from North Carolina to South America. They prefer low-relief reef structure searching for fishes, shrimps, crabs, squid, and snails. In the Florida Keys, they may be encountered in shallow water, over coralline bottom. In that habitat, they are very colorful with olive-tinted backs and red sides. In deeper water, they can easily be mistaken for red snapper. Also a favorite of spear fishermen, the mutton snapper is an often difficult target, as they do not allow close approach. Mutton snapper are a highly prized fish by saltwater anglers; they can be caught on a variety of baits, but are most commonly caught on live or frozen shrimp, whole or cut squid, minnows, and smaller bait fish. Mutton snapper have been caught on artificial baits, but seem to prefer live bait. They can generally be found in deeper water, although catches are not uncommon in more shallow water. They are also caught on the surface during night-fishing expeditions. Mutton snapper are typically known as great fighters relative to other snapper species, so are harder to land on lighter tackle. Many are often landed as a "bycatch" of anglers targeting other species of snapper or grouper.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mutton snapper in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mutton snapper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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