Though different in appearance, schoolmaster snapper have habits similar to those of the mangrove snapper. Common species cultured include green grouper, brownspotted grouper, Russell's snapper, mangrove snapper, cobia and pompano. The mangrove snapper feeds mostly on small fishes and crustaceans. Fish that occasionally enter freshwater and estuarine environments include snook, jewfish, mangrove snapper, and mullets. Common species cultured include green grouper, brown-spotted grouper, Russell's snapper, mangrove snapper, cobia and pompano. Similar fish are the mutton snapper, "Lutjanus analis", and the mangrove snapper, "L. griseus". The mangrove snapper is one of the most common species of snapper in warmer regions. Most mangrove snapper in the open water are generally found near bottom structure or reefs. Mangrove snapper also prefer structure, such as docks, mangroves, shipwrecks, and debris. The mangrove snapper can be confused with the Cubera snapper or black snapper, "Lutjanus cyanopterus".