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Smallest of the snooks; profile slightly concave; prominent
lateral line outlined in black ( not solid ), extends above,
silvery below; giant second anal spine, hence the name; largest
scales of all snook. |
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Occurs in INSHORE estuarine habitats from south Florida as
far north on the east coast as St. Lucie River. |
usually less than 1 pound ( 12 inches). |
Full-grown adults are less than 12 inches long; mangrove
shoreline habitats serve as nursery areas for young; rare
on Florida’s west coast; prefers only slightly brackish
of fresh water. |
