Mangrove snapper fishing
The mangrove snapper or yellowtail snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus), also known as mangrove jack in Australia, belongs to the snapper family. It lives in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean from the African coast to Samoa and from Japan in the north to Australia in the south. It can weigh up to 9kg and measure 1.5m.
Species similar to Mangrove snapper
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The coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) is a species that belongs to the same family as grouper and sea bass. This fish reaches 62 cm in length and can weigh up to 6 kg. They are found in the Western Pacific Ocean in destinations such as Tonga, Fiji, Japan, French Polynesia and Australia.
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The Flathead is a member of the Platycephalidae family. It is a common species in Australia, popular with fishing enthusiasts and is a very good eating fish.
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The Johns snapper (Lutjanus johnii), in Australia known as the Fingermark, is a species of snapper from the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They can weigh up to 8kg. It is a very good fish to eat.
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Nannygai is a species of snapper. In Australia there are several species called Nannygai.
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Talang Queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) is a Pacific fish that is very bright and often moves in schools. They sometimes fight so hard that they die from exhaustion before being returned to the water. They also have sharp spines that can cause injury if not handled carefully. Talang Queenfish grow to around 15 kilos, but it is more common to find them around half that size.
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The sooty grunter (Hephaestus fuliginosus) is a freshwater species from northern Australia. This fish inhabits the rivers of Queensland and Norhtern Territory, where they feed on plants, roots, crustaceans and small fish. They can grow up to 54 centimeters long and weigh more than 6 kg.
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The best fishing charters for Mangrove snapper
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