Fishing for Black snapper

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.