Lutjanus purpureus (Poey 1866);

Lutjanidae. Southern Red Snapper; Pargo Colorado.

Distribution: Global: Western Atlantic Ocean; from Cuba to northeastern Brazil; entering estuaries and littoral lagoons and ascending river courses; Costa Rica: Ma (Atlantic), 0– 7 m.a.s.l., Per, Dia.

Occurrence and conservation status: Nat, NE.

References: Robertson & Van Tassell (2019: 3691; detailed description, including illustrations, information on distribution, with a map, and ecology).