FAT SNOOK – Centropomus parallelus
March 9th, 2006 by Gillwetter PressFamily Centropomidae, SNOOKS
Description: deeper body than other snooks; yellow-brown to greenbrown above silvery on sides; black lateral line extends onto tail; mouth reaches to or beyond center of eyes; usually no dusky outer edge of all snook.
Similar fish: other Centropomus.
Where found: INSHORE species found in mangrove habitat; found commonly in fresh water; occurs more in interior waters (as opposed to estuarine water) than other snook.
Size: a small species, rarely more than 20 inches.
Remarks: usually found in fresh water; mangrove shorelines serve as nursery ground for young.
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