Scuba Season

Mangrove snapper

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Sighting evidence at Mida Creek Mangrove Channel

Mangrove snapper

Juvenile mangrove snappers use the creek as a nursery before migrating to outer reef systems. Schools of silver juveniles are a signature sight in the dappled light beneath the canopy.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Mangrove 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.

Also seen at other sites