Grey Snapper (also known as Mangrove Snapper) have a terminal mouth, a single dorsal fin, and a truncate tail with a slightly concave margin. Grayish to olive colored fish with a reddish cast at its sides. Juveniles may have a blue-tint beneath their eyes and a dark bar through their eyes. Very pale bars fade with age.
Average Maximum Size:
35 cm (14 in)
Adults Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Gray Snapper can be distinguished from the Lane Snapper by its straight caudal fin margin, the absence of a dark body spot beneath the soft portion of the dorsal fin, and lack of yellow stripes running the length of the body.
Juveniles Distinguishing Characteristics:
Blue tint beneath their eyes with a horizontal eye stripe.
Range:
Massachusetts to Brazil
Habitat:
Found around structure in estuaries, rocky areas, tidal creeks, and river mouths. May also be found around mangrove and corals in other areas of its range.
