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Mangrove Snapper:
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Information About Mangrove Snapper (Lutjanus griseus): |
| Description: |
color
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. |
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| Similar
Fish: |
cubera
snapper, L. cyanopterus. |
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| Where
found: |
juveniles
INSHORE in tidal creeks, mangroves, and grass beds; adults
generally NEARSHORE or OFFSHORE on coral or rocky reefs. |
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| Size: |
offshore
catches common 8 to 10 pounds. |
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| Florida
Record*: |
16
lbs., 8 ozs |
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| Remarks: |
spawns
June through August; feeds on crustaceans and small fish. |
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The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's printed publication. The records
are provided as only as a benchmark. |
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