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Family Lutjanidae, SNAPPERS
Lutjanus griseus
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Description:Deep Sea Fishing Mangrove Snapper are dark brown or gray with reddish or orange spots in rows along the sides; dark horizontal band from snout through eye (young only); two conspicuous canine teeth at front of upper jaw; dorsal fins have dark or reddish borders; no dark spot on side underneath dorsal fin. Food Value: Excellent Where Found: Mangrove Snapper are found throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Juveniles are found in INSHORE in tidal creeks, mangroves, and grass beds; adults generally NEARSHORE or OFFSHORE on coral or rocky reefs and wrecks. Size: Offshore catches common 8 to 10 pounds. Florida Mangrove Snapper Record: 16 lbs., 8 ozs. Mangrove Snapper Fishing Techniques: Still Fishing, Casting or Drifting. Remarks: Mangrove Snapper spawn June through August; feeds on crustaceans and small fish. |
