Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body moderately deep, compressed; color pink to orange above, lighter below; prominent yellow to yellow-green horizontal stripes on sides; pectoral and pelvic fins and edge of dorsal fin with yellow; sometimes with diffused dark spot below soft dorsal; smaller fish with dusky vertical bars on sides; snout pointed; canine teeth in upper and lower jaws about the same size; anal fin rounded. |
Similar Species |
Yellow horizontal stripes and rounded anal fin distinguishes this snapper from other snappers. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
35 cm (14 in), common to 25 cm (10 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. X,12-13; A. III,8 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
Minimum size is 8 in.; no bag limit; Check for state record. |