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Mangrove Jack.
(Lutjanus argentimaculatus).
Other Common Names:
Mangrove Red Snapper.
Mangrove Snapper.
Identification:
Upper body dark red to bronze.
Lower body slightly lighter red or bronze with white edges on scales.
Long snout and a hard mouth with very long teeth.
Typical Location:
Juveniles and young adults occur in mangrove
estuaries and freshwater streams.
Adults in saltwater around shallow coral reefs,
but large specimens can sometimes be found
around offshore reefs in up to 100 meters depth.
Fishing Methods:
Bottom fishing from anchor with live or dead prawns and squid.
Bottom fishing with pieces of tuna, scad, mackerel or sardine.
Fighting Characteristics:
A tough fighter, that really knows its way around a coral reef!
Fishing Khao Lak's Comment:
A superb table fish that will give a good account for itself on light
to medium tackle, but watch out for its teeth!
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