Yankee Capts Fish Identification
Yellowtail Snapper
Family Lutjanidae, SNAPPERS
Ocyurus chrysurus
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Description: back and upper sides olive to bluish with yellow spots; lower sides and belly with alternating narrow, longitudinal pink and yellow stripes; prominent midlateral yellow stripe begins at mouth and runs to tail, broadening as it passes the dorsal fins; caudal fin yellow and deeply forked; no dark lateral spot.
Similar Fish: none.
Found in Dry Tortugas: All Areas
Size: common to 3 pounds.
Florida Record: 7 lbs., 5 ozs.