Scientific Name :
Lutjanus apodus
Average Length Weight :
Averages a pound or less in shallow water. Big individuals on the deep reefs may reach 6 or 7 pounds. World record 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
Scientific Name :
Lutjanus vivanus
Average Length Weight :
Averages 3 to 5 pounds. Maximum sizes uncertain. World record 18 pounds, 5 ounces.
Scientific Name :
Ocyurus chrysurus
Average Length Weight :
Adult yellowtail snappers may reach a maximum length of 30 inches (75cm). This fish rarely exceeds weights of 5 pounds. Sexual maturity is attained at lengths of 10-12 inches (25-30cm) and life expectancy is 6-14 years.
Scientific Name :
Rhomboplites aurorubens
Average Length Weight :
Averages less than a pound. May rarely reach 5 pounds or slightly larger. World record 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Scientific Name :
Centropomus undecimalis
Average Length Weight :
Generally, the size range is from 3 to 15 pounds. Snook weighing 20 to 30 pounds are not unusual on either coast, especially around inlets and passes during the summer, when spawning takes place. A number of Snook topping 40 pounds have been caught over the years on both coasts, and the maximum may be 60 or more. World record 53 pounds, 10 ounces;
Scientific Name :
Centropomus parallelus
Average Length Weight :
The Fat Snook is probably the only one of the three lesser species that occasionally exceeds 20 inches in length. May reach 24 inches, although most are 12-16 inches long. World Record 7 pounds, 4 ounces.
Scientific Name :
Centropomus ensiferus
Average Length Weight :
The smallest snook; a foot or so at most. World record 1 pound, 5 ounces.
Scientific Name :
Centropomus pectinatus
Average Length Weight :
May reach 20 inches; usual maximum is 15 inches. World record 3 pounds, 2 ounces.
Scientific Name :
Echidna nebulosa
Scientific Name :
Epinephelus niveatus
Average Length Weight :
Averages 5-10 pounds; said to reach 50 pounds. World record 23 pounds.