Florida Fish I.D

[gofastsandman]

Grover Cleveland.

[Fr. Frank]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Grover Cleveland.

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[Tarpun]

According to the South Atlantic Marine Fisheries Commision that is a gray snapper regulated as a member the Snapper Grouper Complex. Closely related to the now almost extinct American Red Snapper. It's whats for dinner.

[Capt.Nate]

In case there is any confusion, I know that never happens, Mangrove and Gray are the same species. They are usually referred to as Mangrove in the juvenile stages when they still have more of a red color and the darker band from dorsal to eye.

[76Red18]

Originally Posted by Capt.Nate

In case there is any confusion, I know that never happens, Mangrove and Gray are the same species. They are usually referred to as Mangrove in the juvenile stages when they still have more of a red color and the darker band from dorsal to eye.

Their color can also indicate the type of bottom or structure your on. Hard or dark colored bottom turns them a copper/red. They're hanging out in the sand when you catch a light color one. That big, light colored one with the dark band is the dominant one I would bet. Just something I noticed. Love them mangos'