Queen Snapper

Q: What is the scientific name for queen snapper?

Queen Snapper is Etelis oculatus. Anglers also call it Deepwater Longtail Red Snapper.

The record

Queen Snapper at a glance

Scientific name: Etelis oculatus
Typical size: 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Rare

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in deep waters typically between 400-1500 feet along continental shelf edges, seamounts, and deep reef structures. Anglers target them using heavy tackle with cut bait or whole small fish, often while deep dropping for other species like golden tilefish and barrel fish.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a queen 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™ works

Questions

Queen Snapper questions people ask

What is the scientific name for queen snapper?

Queen Snapper is Etelis oculatus. Anglers also call it Deepwater Longtail Red Snapper.

How big does a queen snapper get?

A typical queen snapper runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every queen snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do queen snapper live?

Found in deep waters typically between 400-1500 feet along continental shelf edges, seamounts, and deep reef structures. Anglers target them using heavy tackle with cut bait or whole small fish, often while deep dropping for other species like golden tilefish and barrel fish. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is queen snapper in the Cobia 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.

Offshore