Oblique-Banded Snapper
Pristipomoides zonatus
A deep-water snapper species with distinctive oblique bands across its pinkish body. This species is found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific.
Oblique-Banded Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pristipomoides zonatus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 2-5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Lives in deep waters typically between 300-1000 feet over rocky bottoms and coral reefs. Anglers target them using deep-dropping techniques with heavy tackle and electric reels due to the extreme depths.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a oblique-banded 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™ worksOblique-Banded Snapper questions people ask
Oblique-Banded Snapper is Pristipomoides zonatus.
A typical oblique-banded snapper runs 12-20 inches, 2-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every oblique-banded snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in deep waters typically between 300-1000 feet over rocky bottoms and coral reefs. Anglers target them using deep-dropping techniques with heavy tackle and electric reels due to the extreme depths. 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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