| Aspect: | Grey or light bronze heavy body, darker fins and tail. |
| Population: | Common, solitary. |
| Notable feature: | Characteristic and omnipresent white "teardrop mark" under its eyes. |
| Environment: | Usually found close to bottom, turning around rocks, boulders and wreck structures. |
| Behaviour: | Not too difficult to approach, if done slowly. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Dog Snapper
- French designation: Vivaneau Chien
- Latin designation: Lutjanus jocu
- Creole designation: Pagre vivaneau
- Latin family: Lutjianidae
- Size (cm): 35-70
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