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Updated 11/6/2012

Family Lutjanidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Ocyurus chrysurus

French Reef, Key Largo, 15 feet

Looe Key, Florida, 20 feet

YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER

Abundant in the water column above reefs where it feeds upon zooplankton.  Attains 28 inches.  Massachusetts to Bermuda & Brazil.