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Lutjanus griseus

(Gray Snapper)

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Family: Lutjanidae

Distribution: Caribbean

We have recorded sounds for this species with unclear behavioral context.

Subtle and low frequency sounds may require headphones to hear.

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FEC-00129

FEC-00128

FEC-00053

The fish is hidden and difficult to see. A combination of visual identification and similarity of the sound to previously recorded sounds for this species were used to confirm this ID. This may be an agonistic interaction with a second fish but it is unclear.