Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body moderately deep, compressed; color on back and upper sides pink to red, darker on back, lighter on lower sides and belly, very fine yellow longitudinal lines on sides; eye bright yellow in live and fresh specimens; pectoral fin pale yellow; anal fin angulate, pointed; edges of tail fin usually dark; juveniles with dark spot in middle of back. |
Similar Species |
The yellow eye and angulate anal fin help distinguish this snapper from other snappers. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
84 cm (33 in) common to 40 cm (15 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. X,13-14; A.III,8 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
yellow eye snapper |
Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |