Mutton Snapper

 
This is a Mutton Snapper. Photo by Rod 21 Feb 2011 French Reef.
Location was Key Largo, FL
Lutjanus analis
Features: 1. Fine blue lines around eye; 2. Pointed anal fin; 3. Black spot on midbody line below rear dorsal fin;
Size: 1-2 feet; max 2 1/2 feet.
Description:
Audubon Field Guide; page 495; plate 205;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed;  pg 110-111;  plate 110-111;
Notes:


Rod Bigelow
Box 13  Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929
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