Fishing for Australasian snapper

Pagrus auratus

The Australasian snapper is a robust marine fish with a silvery-pink body and a distinctively forked tail. It inhabits coastal waters and rocky reefs, feeding on crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish. Typically reaching up to 40 inches and weighing around 30 pounds, this species is known for its social behavior, often forming large schools. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

30 ft - 328 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Australasian snapper

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