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Red Snapper ( Pargo or Cubera )
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Red snapper (fish)
The red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, is a fish found in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern Atlantic coast of the United States
The red snapper commonly inhabits waters from 30–200 feet (9.1–61 m), but can be caught as deep as 300 ft (91 m) on occasion. They stay relatively close to the bottom, and inhabit rocky bottom, ledges, ridges, and artificial reefs, including offshore oil rigs and shipwrecks.
The red snapper's body is very similar in shape to other snappers, such as the mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, lane snapper, and dog snapper. All feature a sloped profile, medium-to-large scales, a spiny dorsal fin and a laterally compressed body. Red snappers have short, sharp, needle-like teeth, however they lack the prominent upper canine teeth found on the mutton, dog, and mangrove snappers.
Coloration of the red snapper is light red, with more intense pigment on the back. Juvenile fish can also have a dark spot on their side which fades with age.
Like most other snappers, red snappers are gregarious and will form large schools around wrecks and reefs. These schools are usually made up of fish of very similar size.
Red snapper are a prized food fish,caught commercially, as well as recreationally. Commercially, they are caught on multi-hook gear with electric reels. Fishing for Red Snapper has been a major industry in the Gulf of Mexico , however, permit restrictions and changes in the quota system for commercial Snapper fishermen in the Gulf have made the fish less commercially available.
Genetic studies have shown, however, that many fish sold as red snapper in the USA
Juvenile red snapper have been released on artificial reef habitats off the coast of Sarasota , Florida , to conduct investigations into the use of hatchery reared juveniles to supplement native populations in the Gulf of Mexico .
Red snapper will eat almost anything, but prefer small fish and crustaceans. They can be caught on live bait as well as cut bait, and will also take artificial lures, but with less vigor. They are commonly caught up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) and 20 inches (510 mm) in length, however there have been fish taken over 40 lb (18 kg).
A red snapper attains sexual maturity at 2–5 years old and an adult snapper can live for more than 50 years.[citation needed] The vibrant red color of these fish comes from high levels of carotenoid pigments, largely astaxanthin, coming from shrimp in their natural diet
Red snapper
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Lutjanidae
Genus: Lutjanus
Species: L. campechanus
Binomial name
Lutjanus campechanus
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OTHER NAMES: American Red Snapper, Northern Red Snapper, Mutton Snapper.
DESCRIPTION: The back and upper sides are scarlet to brick red, and the lower sides and belly are lighter. Small Red Snapper, up to 10 inches, have a dark spot on the upper sides just below the soft dorsal fin. Adult Red Snapper are easily distinguished from other red-colored Snappers. They are much deeper bodied than the Vermilion Snapper and not as streamlined. Red Snapper have a bright red iris, whereas the Silk Snapper has a yellow iris. Red Snapper lack the prominent black spot at the base of the pectoral fin, which is characteristic of another lutjanid, the Blackfin Snapper, Lutfanus Buccanella.
TYPICAL HABITAT: Off the southeastern United States
AGE AND GROWTH: As with other reef fish, growth of this species is slow. Young Red Snapper are about 9 inches and weigh half a pound at the end of their first year, 23 inches and 7 pounds at age 5, 33 inches and 22 pounds at age 10, and approximately 37 inches and 30 pounds when they are 14 years old. Although the maximum age is at least 16 years, most of those caught are 5 and 6 years old.
FOOD QUALITY: The white flesh of Red Snapper is rated one of the very best. It may be prepared in a variety of ways, but frying should be considered a misdemeanor crime. Baked stuffed Red snapper smothered with cream sauce is a delightful dish made famous in New Orleans and Charleston
FEEDING HABITS: They are opportunistic bottom feeders that consume a variety of shrimp, crabs and small fishes.
SPORTING QUALITIES: Whether fishing for pleasure or profit, consistently catching Red Snapper by hook and line is an art. Not only must one know where the best fishing grounds are located, but also the bait must be presented in a manner to entice the Snapper to bite. A bottom recorder and GPS are necessary to pioneer new fishing grounds as well as to relocate proven grounds and concentrations of fish. While multiple-hook rigs (similar to those used for other reef fish) are effective, a favorite rig for large Red Snapper is a single 7/0 hook. The hook is fastened to a 4 to 5-foot dropper off the mainleader, which ends with an 8 to 16-ounce sinker. Selection of bait is critical. Squid heads with long tentacles, whole medium-size fish, and fresh, bloody strips of little Tunny or greater Amberjack catch the big Red snapper. The fish seem to prefer a still or very slowly moving bait. Fishing from an anchored boat is productive, but when drifting, one might free-spool the line for a few minutes before slowly retrieving the slack.
World Record: 121 lbs. 8 ounces - Cameron , LA
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I really can't wait for my Costa Rica Sportfishing trip I'm taking with my brother next month. I have never done it before but I love fishing. I have been fishing my whole life,but never have done something like this. I heard it was amazing and the pictures you have shared in this post makes me even more excited. Thank you for sharing this with us!
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