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Schoolmaster snapper

Lutjanus apodus

Description:

Adults 12-14 inches long (about 35 cm) and weighing one to two pounds (about 0.4 - 0.8 kg) are commonly observed, though rarely individuals can reach 8 lb. (3.6 kg) and 24 inches in length. It has a robust, slightly compressed body, with a pointed head. Its color varies from silvery to bronze. Fins and tails are yellow and the snout contains blue stripes.

Habitat:

subtropical fish that prefers coral reef areas along the coasts of Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean, though it can range northward along the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Notes:

saw in bonaire.

2 Species ID Suggestions

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XXD17 12 years ago
Schoolmaster grouper
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XXD17 12 years ago
Schoolmaster snapper
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1 Comment

Jake Barnes
Jake Barnes 12 years ago

That's right haha couldn't think of it though but thanks for the help xiaoxuan

Jake Barnes
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Jake Barnes

Spotted on Jun 23, 2009
Submitted on Apr 5, 2012

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