Yellowtail Snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

The Yellowtail Snapper travels in schools and feeds on fishes and a variety of small sea creatures. It is an excellent food fish and a valued sport fish.

Look For : A graceful snapper with a forked tail. Yellow stripe on sides extends to both parts of tail fin.

Length : 28".

Habitat : Coral reefs, inshore habitats.

Range : Massachusetts to Brazil, including West Indies.