Schoolmaster Snapper
Lutjanus apodus
A medium-sized snapper with a yellow-brown body and distinctive blue stripes on the head and fins. Known for forming large schools around reefs and structure.
Schoolmaster Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus apodus
- Typical size
- 10-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and artificial structures in 30-200 feet of water. Anglers target them with live or cut bait near the bottom, often catching multiple fish when schools are located. Common around patch reefs and deeper offshore structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a schoolmaster 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™ worksSchoolmaster Snapper questions people ask
Schoolmaster Snapper is Lutjanus apodus.
A typical schoolmaster snapper runs 10-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every schoolmaster snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and artificial structures in 30-200 feet of water. Anglers target them with live or cut bait near the bottom, often catching multiple fish when schools are located. Common around patch reefs and deeper offshore structure. It is a salt water species, filed under reef 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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