Gray Snapper: Lutjanus griseus

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Gray Snapper
Lutjanus griseus

From our Historical Fish Plate Archives:

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Common Names:

Gray snapper, grays, mangrove snapper.

Identifying Characteristics:

10 dorsal spines, 14 dorsal rays, and 8 anal rays. Grayish above, and paler below with a reddish tinge on the sides. Dorsal and caudal fins grayish. Pectoral and pelvic with anal fish are reddish. Eyes are red.

Range and Locations:

Middle Atlantic and Gulf Coast of US, Brazil. Very common in Southern Florida and Carribean.

Stats:

Seldom reaches 10 pounds.

Market Forms:

Very good eating fish. Good for pan frying. Sold whole and in fillets, fresh and frozen.

Closing Remarks:

Most common snapper in Western Atlantic.

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