Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
Mutton Snapper
Family Lutjanidae, SNAPPERS
Lutjanus analis
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Description: color olive green on back and upper sides, all fins below the lateral line having reddish tinge; bright blue line below eye, following contour of operculum; anal fin pointed; small black spot below dorsal fin; V-shaped tooth patch on roof of mouth.
Similar Fish: lane snapper, L. synagris (anal fin pointed in mutton snapper, rounded in lane).
Found on The Dry Tortugas: "Light" bottom such as Sea Fans, coral reef edges, and ledges
Size: common 10 - 21 pounds
Florida Record: 27 lbs., 6 ozs.