Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body slender; color red to orange, darker above, lighter below; faint oblique dark lines on upper body; faint golden streaks on lower body; snout short; lower jaw projects slightly in front of upper jaw; no canine teeth; anal fin rounded, not pointed. |
Similar Species |
Slender body, color patterns and anal fin shape distinguishes this snapper from other snappers; the only snapper with 12 dorsal spines (other snappers have 10). |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
32 cm (12 1/2 in), common to 25 cm (10 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. XII,11; 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 10 in.; no bag limit; Check for state record. |