Last Critter identification - from Freeport, Bahamas

[KidK9]

Ok, this is the last critter ID I have. From Freeport, Bahamas. Thanks for everything.

 

[KidK9]

Scientific and Common name please.

 

[KidK9]

Anyone please?

 

[knotical]

Looks like a Tiger Grouper – Mycteroperca tigris

 

[Walter]

Groupers have trianglar pupils. This is a Cubera Snapper, Lutjanus cyanopterus.

 

[LowVizWiz]

Groupers don't have teeth like those, it's a snapper I just can't tell what kind from that angle.
Family Lutjanidae

 

[archman]

I think Walter's right about the Cubera snapper. Although it's pretty rare to get so close to one... I certainly haven't been this lucky.

 

[ryan115]

I would like to agree with Lutjanus cyanopterus but it could also possibly Lutjanus griseus the Mangrove or Gray Snapper. When Gray snapper get larger and move offshore they usually get larger and grow larger teeth. The best distinguishing characteristic between the two species is the shape of the vomerine tooth patch. This is an area on the roof of the mouth with tiny tooth like projections. But being as it is just a picture we will have to take a best guess and Ill still go with Lutjanus cyanopterus

 

[Walter]

Yes, Mangroves have big teeth, but I've never seen one with markings on its back like that. Those markings are common on the Cubera.

 

[ryan115]

Very true, I didnt pay attention on the first look. Ill say Lutjanus cyanopterus