Blackfin Snapper

Family Lutjanidae, SNAPPERS
Lutjanus buccanella

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Description: color generally red, with yellowish caudal, anal, and  pelvic fins; distinctive and prominent dark comma-shaped blotch at the base of the  pectoral fins, which gives the fish its common name; anal fin rounded; no black spot on  side underneath dorsal fin.

Similar Fish: other snappers.

Found in The Dry Tortugas: Uncommon but found near deep drop-offs  & Tortugas Bank 

Size: common to 20 inches, larger adults seeking deeper waters.

Florida Record: n/a.
               

Dry Tortugas Fish Identification

Sea-Clusive Charters
Of The Lower Florida Keys

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Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042

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