Snook

Elongate, slender fish is green-brown above and whitish below. Key field marks are its pointed snout, jutting lower jaw and dark side stripe.

Additional information

Common Name

Snook

Comments

A sleek and fast fish, it is popular with anglers. Feeds primarily on crustaceans and fish.

Scientific Name

Centropomus undecimalis

Habitat

Fresh and salt water coastal areas, rivers.

Size

To 4.5 ft. (1.4 m)