Only snook with 7 anal fin rays ( others have 6 ); lower
jaw curves upward; compressed body; prominent black lateral
line extends through tail; tips of pelvic fins reach beyond
anus.
Where Found:
Size:
Remarks:
INSHORE in south Florida; frequently in fresh water.
Usually less than 1 pound ( 12 inches ).
Maximum size of 16 to 18 inches; feeds on small fish and
larger crustaceans; young are nurtured along mangrove shorelines;
rare on Florida’s west coast.
