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Blackfin Snapper

Lutjanus buccanella
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 30 inches (30 pounds)
Similar species
Other snappers Size: Up to 30 inches (30 pounds)
Appearance
  • Color mainly red, fading to silver on lower sides and belly
  • Dark crescent-shaped blotch at base of pectoral fins
  • Anal fin rounded; fins yellowish-orange
  • Eye is orange or bronze
Habitat
Coastal waters, with adults in deeper water and juveniles in shallower areas.
Behavior
Diet mainly consists of fishes.
Additional information
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