The yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) is an abundant species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Although they …

The Yellowtail snapper, scientifically known as Ocyurus chrysurus, is a notable species of snapper indigenous to the vast expanse of the western Atlantic Ocean, encompassing regions …

Aug 8, 2023 · Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) 11-15 inches. Yellowtail snapper is a popular type of snapper fish for commercial fishermen, thanks to its delicious taste. …

Jun 29, 2021 · The yellowtail is a semi-pelagic transient species that sticks out among the ~113 species found in the snapper family of Lutjanidae. These mid water swimmers are the only …

Size: Up to 30 inches (5 pounds) Coastal waters, mainly near coral reefs. Found mainly in tropical waters. Spawn in mid-summer. Feed on fishes and invertebrates. State Record: 8 lb 9 oz, …

May 12, 2022 · Delicious, abundant, and fairly easy to catch, yellowtail snapper are among the iconic fish of the Florida Keys Like to add more streaks of bright yellow to your fish box? Read on.

The yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) is an abundant species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Although they …

The Yellowtail Snapper has an elongated slender body that are blue dorsally and transition to pink then to white ventrally. They have a prominent yellow mid-lateral stripe that begins on the …

May 27, 2024 · As you can tell from its name, this fish is a member of the snapper family. It is a fish with a unique bright yellow tail native to the Western Atlantic Ocean. These fish are …

Mar 1, 2025 · Yellowtail snappers are the most popular fish to catch on the reef in Florida. This is because they are typically easy to catch and are great to eat. The method to catch them is …