Mangrove Snapper

Description

Its color is typically greyish red, but it can change color from bright red to copper red. This species can reach a length of 35 in, though most do not exceed 16 in. The greatest recorded weight for this species is 44 lb. It has a dark stripe running across its eye if observed from the top when it is under water. Here is information about when you can fish for Snapper in Florida.

There are different kinds of snapper.

The mangrove snapper can be confused with the cubera snapper or black snapper. Mangrove snapper are typically much smaller than cubera, but when they are of similar size, the two species can only be distinguished by examining the tooth patch on the inside roof of the mouth. Many specimens caught in Florida, specifically Punta Gorda , are actually misidentified dogtooth or dog snapper . The best way to distinguish between the two species is the dog snapper has a lighter triangle of color with a blue band under the eye and large, and sharp fangs in the front (canines), hence its common name. These fangs can deliver a painful bite, even in a small fish. The mangrove snapper feeds mostly on small fishes and crustaceans. It was also observed as systematically waiting under maternal colony of buffy flower bat for falling bats near the entrances of Lucayan cavern, Bahamas

Habitat

The mangrove snapper is one of the most common species of snapper in warmer regions. It can be found in many areas from canals to grass flats, as well as in open water. Mangrove snapper also prefer structure, such as docks, mangroves, shipwrecks, and debris. Most mangrove snapper in the open water are generally found near bottom structure or reefs. They can be found at depths from 5 to 180 m (16 to 591 ft) though are mostly found at less than 50 m (160 ft).

More Information

• Mangrove Snapper – Mangrove Snapper Fishing Mangrove Snapper (Lutjanus griseus), also known as the Grey Snapper is one (floridashorefishing.com)
• Gray (Mangrove) Snapper (gulfcouncil.org)
• Jacksonville Fishing Report: Mangrove Madness – In this week’s report, check out this week’s Mayport tides and read about the mangrove snapper, bull redfish and tarpon action. (jacksonville.com)
• Mangrove Snapper – A Local Delicacy! | Coastal Breeze News – I often get asked by both boat and shoreline fisherman…. “What local fish can we catch fairly easily that we can cook and eat for dinner?” The answer here in Southwest Florida is quite simpl (coastalbreezenews.com)
• Recipe: Captain Dylan’s Grilled Mangrove Snapper – Catching, cleaning and cooking up a fresh catch doesn’t need to intimidating. (fox13news.com)
• Freediving Tips for Mangrove Snapper – Florida Sportsman – In all my years diving off the Florida coast, most often, whenever I descended to the bottom, the mangroves I saw were slipping through cracks, disappearing (floridasportsman.com)
• Types of Snapper in Florida: A Quick Guide | FishingBooker Blog – Confused by the many types of Snapper in Florida? This short guide covers the state’s top Snapper species, with info on their size, habitat, and more. (fishingbooker.com)
• Mangrove Snapper Topside – Florida Sportsman – Florida Sportsman writer David Brown tells where, when and how to catch mangrove snapper. Emphasis on surface action over Gulf Coast reefs. (floridasportsman.com)
• Perfect time for mangrove snapper – Jul 22, 2009 … How lucky are Florida anglers to have thousands of such delicacies that abound in our bays and nearshore waters? The mangrove snapper … (bradenton.com)
• A Mangrove Snapper in the Truman Annex – This charming getaway in the prestigious Porter Court is located in the award winning Truman Annex in Old Town Key West (compass-realty.com)
• It is best time of year to catch Mangrove snapper – Jul 24, 2020 … Mangrove snapper can be caught all year in South Florida, but now is the best time to target what saltwater fishing authority George Poveromo … (miamiherald.com)
• Mangrove snapper, other species on the hook — despite heat – Anna Maria Island News – Mangrove snapper, other species on the hook — despite heat – Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida (islander.org)
• Tim Champagne’s massive mangrove snapper could set state, world marks – It’s a week since Tim Champagne said was his best-ever day on the water, and the 47-year-old from Lafayette still has a tough time believing it. (theadvocate.com)
• Mangrove Snapper – Mangrove Snapper FISH PROFILE COMMON NAME Mangrove Snapper Scientific name Lutjanus griseus FAMILY Lutjanidae LENGTH Around 18 inches DIET Fish and crustaceans FISH PROFILE COMMON NAME Mangrove Sna… (floridaspringsinstitute.org)
• Saltwater fishing: Mangrove snapper are ‘on fire’ around Tampa Bay – Mangrove SnapperThe mangrove snapper bite is as good as it gets for Tampa Bay area anglers. Good catches are being reported both offshore and inshore this (theledger.com)