Fishing for Black snapper
Apsilus dentatus
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Apsilus dentatus, commonly known as the black snapper or black grunt, is a marine fish characterized by its elongated body and silvery-green coloration with faint vertical stripes. It inhabits deep reefs and rocky areas in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, at depths of 80 to 400 feet. Typically reaching 12-24 inches in length and weighing up to 10 pounds, it is a solitary predator, active during the day.
rmerritt, Fishbrain angler since 2024
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Water type
Saltwater
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: Fishbase
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