Least Concern

Yellowtail Snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

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About

The yellowtail snapper is a colorful reef fish known for its bright yellow tail and silvery body. They are popular game fish and are highly prized for their delicious meat.

Habitat

Coral reefs of the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Diet

Carnivorous - fish, crustaceans, and squid

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Fun Facts

Yellowtail snappers are often found in large schools around coral reefs.
They have a lifespan of up to 14 years.
These fish are known for their distinctive 'purring' sound when caught.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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