The following taxa of this family occur in the region:
Lutjanus analis (Mutton snapper)
Lutjanus griseus (Gray snapper)
Lutjanus cyanopterus (Cubera snapper)
Lutjanus mahogani (Mahogany snapper)
Lutjanus apodus (Schoolmaster)
Lutjanus synagris (Lane snapper)
Ocyurus chrysurus (Yellowtail snapper)