The Blackspot Snapper has a distinctive black spot on its dorsal fin and a streamlined body. This species is known for its excellent taste, making it a popular target for anglers.
Habitat
Found in coral reefs and rocky areas.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon
Recent Blackspot Snapper sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Blackspot Snapper? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Blackspot Snapper is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love fish? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.
More fish
Blackspotted Puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
Blackspotted Topminnow
Fundulus olivaceus
Blackspotted Wrasse
Austrolabrus maculatus
Blackstripe Topminnow
Fundulus notatus
Blacktail Snapper
Lutjanus fulvus
Blacktip Grouper
Epinephelus fasciatus
Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus