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Red Grouper

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

Description: color brownish red; lining of mouth scarlet-orange; blotches on sides in unorganized pattern; second spine of dorsal fin longer than others; pectoral fins longer than pelvic fins; squared off tail; margin of soft dorsal black with white at midfin; … Continue reading

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Amberjack

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

    Description: dark stripe (variably present) extends from nose to in front of dorsal fin and “lights up” when fish is in feeding mode; no scutes; soft dorsal base less than twice the length of the anal fin base. … Continue reading

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Snook

Posted on October 11, 2010 by admin

Description: distinct lateral line; high, divided dorsal fin; sloping forehead; large mouth, protruding lower jaw; grows much larger than other snooks; pelvic fin yellow. Where found: from central Florida south, usually INSHORE in coastal and brackish waters, along mangrove shorelines, … Continue reading

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Redfish

Posted on September 22, 2010 by admin

Description: chin without barbels; copper bronze body, lighter shade in clear waters; one to many spots at base of tail (rarely no spots); mouth horizontal and opening downward; scales large. Where found: juveniles are an INSHORE fish, migrating out of … Continue reading

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