Rhomboplites aurorubens

(Vermilion Snapper)

Size

Maximum size 75cm (2.5')

Recognition Characters

Lower jaw protrudes past the upper jaw; has a slightly forked tail; dots may form lines on upper body; may have yellow streaks

Color

Upper half light red or salmon colored; lower is silver.

Habitat & Depth

Deep reefs and rocky outcroppings such as ledges; 60-200 ft

Distribution at GRNMS

Uncommon

Geographic Range

South Carolina to SE Brazil

Behavior & Notes

Mixes with aggregations of other snappers and sometimes grunts

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