– Red Snapper: Overall rosy-red color, fading slightly below, with a red eye[1][3].
– Lane Snapper: Pink or orangey-pink background with bold, bright-yellow stripes lengthwise[4][6].

– Red Snapper: Generally grow to 24 inches, but can reach up to 39 inches and 50 pounds[3][5].
– Lane Snapper: Typically 10-24 inches long, with an average weight of 3-8 pounds[6].

– Red Snapper: Pointed anal fin, lack of black spot on sides in individuals over 10 inches[1][7].
– Lane Snapper: Rounded anal fin, diffuse black spot below the soft portion of the dorsal fin[2][8].

– Red Snapper: Usually found in depths between 50-300 feet, preferring deep reefs or rocky banks[1][3].
– Lane Snapper: Found in shallower inshore waters, coral reefs, and sandy areas with vegetation[6].

– Red Snapper: Less information provided in the search results.
– Lane Snapper: Nocturnal predators, feeding on crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish[4][6].

– Red Snapper: Spawn over 20 times a year between late May and early October, peaking in June – August[1].
– Lane Snapper: Spawning season from March through September[6].