Pacific Yellow Snapper

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  "commonName": "Pacific Yellow Snapper",
  "scientificName": "Lutjanus argentiventris",
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  "category": "saltwater",
  "aliases": [
    "Yellow Snapper",
    "Amarillo Snapper",
    "Amarillo",
    "Yellow",
    "Pargo Amarillo",
    "Rubio"
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  "description": "A shimmering prize from the tropical Eastern Pacific, the Pacific Yellow Snapper is a robust, laterally compressed fish that commands attention. Adults typically range from 1 to 2.5 feet in length, with specimens over 5 pounds considered solid trophies. The most arresting feature is the namesake bright yellow belly and flanks, which starkly contrast with a darker olive-green to silvery-blue back. The pectoral fins are a brilliant yellow, and a distinctive black spot—often more of a smudge—sits just above the lateral line beneath the soft dorsal fin. Its body is built for power, with a strong, slightly forked tail and a large mouth equipped with sharp canine teeth.",
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      "description": "The Pacific Yellow Snapper is a formidable, structure-oriented predator in its prime adult phase. It inhabits rocky reefs and drop-offs, hunting smaller fish and crustaceans with its powerful bursts of speed and sharp dentition. This is the classic trophy stage sought by anglers throughout its tropical Eastern Pacific range.",
      "appearance": "A robust, laterally compressed fish with a striking two-tone coloration. The back and upper flanks range from a deep olive-green to a silvery-blue, often with a subtle metallic sheen. The lower flanks and belly are a vivid, bright lemon-yellow. A distinctive black spot or smudge is present just above the lateral line, beneath the rear of the spiny dorsal fin. All fins are primarily yellow; the pectoral fins are a particularly brilliant, translucent yellow. The tail is strong and slightly forked. The large mouth is equipped with prominent, sharp canine teeth. Adults typically range from 12 to 30 inches in length.",
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      "habitat": "Rocky reefs, ledges, drop-offs, and hard structure in coastal waters of the tropical Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Peru. Found from moderate depths down to over 200 feet.",
      "anglersNote": "This is the primary target for anglers, a powerful fighter and excellent table fare. Often caught deep on cut bait or jigs near structure.",
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  "contentUpdatedAt": "2026-05-09T22:33:49.105Z"
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