Blackfin Snapper
Lutjanus buccanella
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Regulations: Minimum
12" total length.
10 aggregate of all snappers with a bag limit.
Must remain whole until ashore.
Habitat
Living over sandy and rocky bottoms near ledges, the blackfin snapper
occurs in waters 200-300 feet (60 to 90m) deep. The adults live offshore
near the continental shelf. The young typically inhabit rocky outcroppings
near reefs in shallow waters of 20-60 feet (6-18 m). The blackfin snapper
is often observed schooling in groups of 20-30 individuals.
Food Habits
The blackfin snapper is a carnivorous predator, feeding near the bottom
of the ocean. It is an opportunistic feeder, preying on any small fish
within range. Young blackfin snapper feed on shrimp, worms, and other
small invertebrates, switching to small finfish as they mature.
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