| Description: color
dark brown or gray, may have a reddish tinge; broad-based
triangular tooth patch on roof of mouth with a posterior
extension; despite its specific name, which translates to
"blue-fin," the fins have only a slight tinge
of blue; canine teeth in both jaws very strong; one pair
of canines enlarged and visible even when mouth is closed. Similar Fish: gray snapper.
Where found:
juveniles INSHORE in grass beds; adults OFFSHORE or
NEARSHORE over wrecks, reefs, and ledges.
Size: common to 40
pounds.
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