Fishing for Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
4K logged catches • 31K followers
The Yellowtail snapper is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking yellow stripe and tail. It inhabits warm Atlantic waters, often near coral reefs. This species typically measures 12-30 inches and weighs up to 5 pounds. Yellowtail snappers are agile swimmers, feeding on small fish and invertebrates, and are known for their schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated
chastenwhitfield, Fishbrain Pro angler since 2015
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Water type
Saltwater
Common depth
? - 591 ft
IUCN Status
Data deficient
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: Fishbase
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