VUVulnerable
Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_red_snapper
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in LUTJANIDAE
Threatened in Aruba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Red Snapper classified as Vulnerable?
Red Snapper is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Red Snapper live?
Red Snapper occurs in Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, and Canada (plus 18 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Red Snapper?
The main threats to Red Snapper are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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