Dog Snapper

Lutjanus jocu

The Dog Snapper has a light triangle patch below eye that extends to the jaw. Some of these specimens were in shallow waters and are juvenile/young adults.  As they mature they will become more gray and move into deeper water. The blue eye-line isn't always visible. It depends on the angle of light. The two front teeth that hang over the lower lip give this fish it's common name.

Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu
Dog Snapper - Lutjanus jocu

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