Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
Also called cubera, cuban snapper
The largest snapper species in the Atlantic, known for its massive size and powerful fight. Adult cuberas have a distinctive canine-like tooth structure and can reach enormous proportions.
Cubera Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus cyanopterus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches
- IGFA world record
- 121 lbs 8 oz
- State record
- 116 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Deep reefs, ledges, and wrecks. Largest Atlantic snapper species. Incredibly powerful.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a cubera snapper through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksCubera Snapper questions people ask
Cubera Snapper is Lutjanus cyanopterus. Anglers also call it cubera, cuban snapper.
A typical cubera snapper runs 24-48 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 121 lbs 8 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every cubera snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep reefs, ledges, and wrecks. Largest Atlantic snapper species. Incredibly powerful. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record cubera snapper weighed 121 lbs 8 oz. The standing state record on file is 116 lbs 8 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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