Blackfin Snapper Family Lutjanidae, SNAPPERS |
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Description: color generally red, with yellowish caudal, anal, and pelvic fins; distinctive and prominent dark comma-shaped blotch at the base of the pectoral fins, which gives the fish its common name; anal fin rounded; no black spot on side underneath dorsal fin. Similar Fish: other snappers. Where found: adults OFFSHORE near continental shelf. Size: common to 20 inches, larger adults seeking deeper waters. *Florida Record: n/a Remarks: sometimes marketed as red snapper; feeds on smaller fishes. * The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's printed publication, Fishing Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are provided as only as a benchmark. |
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