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Golden Snapper

Golden Snapper

The depth range for this fish is 1 to 130'. It is a silvery gray with oblique scale rows above the lateral line. They may show a pale patch on their back blow the 2nd dorsal fin. These fish are not in the Gulf of California but do appear from Mazatlan to Panama and the Pacific Coast between those areas. They form large schools and groups around rocky and coral reefs. Smaller groups and aggregations may cluster in grottos and other protected areas of the reef. They appear unconcerned with divers and will usually allow a slow, non-threatening approach.

Stats

Family: Snappers
Features: Yellow wash over rear back, tail base and tail. The wash may intensify or fade.
Size: 6 to 12", maximum of 14"
Cautions: None
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