Size

Maximum size 1m (3')

Recognition Characters

Red iris; pointed anal fin; dusky spot below dorsal fin in juveniles

Color

Pinkish upper, silvery lower

Habitat & Depth

Inhabit deep reefs and rocky outcroppings; 60-400ft.

Distribution at GRNMS

Uncommon

Geographic Range

North Carolina to Gulf of Mexico

Behavior & Notes

Mix with aggregations of other snappers and grunts

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