Tarpon Snook
Centropomus pectinatus
Also called tarpon snook
Smallest of Florida's three Centropomus snook species, averaging 10-14 inches. Distinguished from Common Snook by a deeper body, larger eye, and concave anal fin profile.
Tarpon Snook at a glance
- Scientific name
- Centropomus pectinatus
- Typical size
- 10-16 inches
- IGFA world record
- 3 lbs 2 oz
- State record
- 3 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Flats
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Mangrove-lined canals and brackish creeks. Smaller than common snook. Distinctive body shape.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a tarpon snook 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™ worksTarpon Snook questions people ask
Tarpon Snook is Centropomus pectinatus. Anglers also call it tarpon snook.
A typical tarpon snook runs 10-16 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 3 lbs 2 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every tarpon snook you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Mangrove-lined canals and brackish creeks. Smaller than common snook. Distinctive body shape. It is a salt water species, filed under flats in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record tarpon snook weighed 3 lbs 2 oz. The standing state record on file is 3 lbs 4 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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