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A silvery snapper striped with thin yellow lines and marked by a single black spot on the lateral line, often schooling around mangroves and shallow reefs. A modest-sized but abundant and good-eating coastal snapper.
Shallow reefs, mangrove edges, harbours and lagoons
Shallow inshore structure, jetties and mangroves on light tackle
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Strong or outfit with heavy and a short — snappers bolt straight back into the reef.
Fresh cut fish or a live baitfish hard on the near structure; bohar & jobfish also smash and by day.
Eating & safety
Watch the sharp dorsal spines when handling this small but spiny snapper.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Shallow inshore structure, jetties and mangroves on light tackle
Juveniles shelter among mangrove roots, which act as vital nurseries for the species.