Lane Snapper: Lutjanus synagris
Appearance:
Habitat:
Juvenile lane snapper are found inshore over grass beds or shallow reefs. Adults are typically found offshore and are most common in south Florida.
Behavior:
Lane snapper spawn from March through September. They are sexually mature at 6 inches. Lane snapper feed on the bottom, eating crustaceans, mollusks, and fish.
State Record:
The Florida state record Lane Snapper is 6 lbs 6 oz caught by Ken Jones out of Pensacola in April of 1981.
Additional Information:
Lane snapper are similar in appearance to mutton snapper, L. analis. However, the anal fin is rounded in lane snapper and pointed in mutton.
This 19 1/2" was caught by Lane Adams (SaltyKeyWest) 06/16/2014
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