Green Jobfish
Aprion virescens
Green jobfish are large, deep-bodied snappers with olive-green to blue-green coloration and yellow fins. They are prized gamefish known for their strong fighting ability and excellent table fare.
Green Jobfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Aprion virescens
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 10-30 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Green jobfish inhabit deep reefs and drop-offs in tropical waters, typically found at depths of 60-400 feet. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using cut bait, live fish, or large jigs around deep structure and seamounts.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a green jobfish 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™ worksGreen Jobfish questions people ask
Green Jobfish is Aprion virescens.
A typical green jobfish runs 24-36 inches, 10-30 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every green jobfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Green jobfish inhabit deep reefs and drop-offs in tropical waters, typically found at depths of 60-400 feet. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using cut bait, live fish, or large jigs around deep structure and seamounts. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
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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