- Olive gray color with a reddish hue, fading to a lighter belly
- Large red eye
- Edges of fins are red
- Dark spot present on lateral line
- Preopercle (cheek) with serrated spur
Similar Species: Lane snapper, L. synagris (has yellow stripes and a smaller eye)
Size: Up to 15 inches (3 pounds)
Habitat & Range
Prefer clear coastal waters, usually over reefs.
Life History
Feeds at night on small fishes and invertebrates.
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State Record
This species is not currently eligible for a state record.
