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Gray Snapper Fishing Information
source: myfwc.com
illustrations: Diane Rome Peebles
Descriptions: 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 spot on side underneath dorsal fin.
Similar fish: cubera snapper, L. cyanopterus.
Where found: juveniles INSHORE in tidal
creeks, mangroves, and grass beds; adults generally
NEARSHORE or OFFSHORE on coral or rocky reefs.
Size: offshore catches common to 10 pounds.
Remarks: spawns June through August; feeds on crustaceans and small fish.
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