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16 - 15 lbs. Common from a pound or so to about 6 or 8 pounds. Usual maximum is about 20 pounds, although the Short Tail Snapper can rarely run as high as 30 pounds.

Short Tail Snapper are generally found at depths between 30 and 620 feet. Adults live on the bottom, usually near hard structures on the continental shelf that have moderate to high relief (for example, coral reefs, artificial reefs, rocks, ledges, and caves), sloping soft-bottom areas, and limestone deposits. Adults are found over rocky bottoms. Juveniles inhabit shallow waters, common over sand or muddy bottoms. Feed mainly on fishes, shrimps, crabs, worms, cephalopods, and some planktonic items including urochordates and gastropods. Marketed fresh and eaten steamed, broiled and baked.

Available Sizes: 12 - 38 in. Details: Fired-Enamel Glass Eye Product Options: Wood Plaque, Custom Base, 360°