Fishing for Silk snapper
Lutjanus vivanus
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The silk snapper is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking red coloration and elongated body. Typically measuring 12-24 inches and weighing 5-10 pounds, it inhabits deep reef environments in the Western Atlantic. Its diet consists mainly of smaller fish and invertebrates. Silk snappers are solitary hunters, often found near the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated
caseypadden, Fishbrain angler since 2021
Recently caught Silk snapper
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Water type
Saltwater
Common depth
1 ft - 1 ft
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: Fishbase
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