Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2016

Cubera snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

Sighting evidence at The Shelf, Gladden Spit

Cubera snapper are the largest Atlantic snapper, reaching over 1.5 metres and 57 kilograms. They gather at Gladden Spit in spawning aggregations of hundreds to thousands during full moons in late spring, a behaviour driven by lunar cues and water temperature. Spawning aggregation fish are highly vulnerable to overfishing, and this protected site within the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve is critical to their regional population.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Cubera snapper is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Cubera snapper

Evidence at this site

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