 Mangrove
snapper are dark brown or grey with reddish or orange spots in rows along their
sides and a dark band from the snout through the eye on young fish. Needle sharp
canine teeth at the front of the upper jaw and the dorsal fins have dark or reddish
boarders with no dark spot on their sides underneath the dorsal.
Where Mangrove Snapper are Found
Juvenile mangrove snapper are found around inshore tidal creeks, mangrove covered
shore lines and grass beds. While adults can be found on nearshore or offshore
reefs and rock piles.
Florida Record
Remarks
These snapper spawn from June through August and feed on crustaceans such as
shrimp and small crabs and small fish like pilchards and pinfish.
Capt. Bear's Comments
This is a fish that is always abundant in our region. They sometimes are hard
to set a hook and they will test the patience of even the most skilled angler.
You can target them inshore or offshore. They are great for the kids because there
are many of them around it just flat out keeps them occupied. |
