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The Armed snook (Centropomus armatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Centropomidae that grows up to 47 cm.
Eastern Pacific; coastal waters, estuaries, mangroves and river mouths.
Description
The armed snook is a snook of the family Centropomidae from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 47 cm and has an elongate, silvery body with a conspicuous dark lateral line, a pointed head and a projecting lower jaw. It inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, mangroves and river mouths and tolerates brackish water. As an ambush predator it hunts small fishes and shrimps. The armed snook is a valued sport and food fish. The fin spines and gill-cover edge are sharp, but otherwise it is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Armed snook?
The Armed snook has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Striking dark lateral line and a projecting lower jaw; ambush predator of estuaries and mangroves.
Where does the Armed snook live?
The Armed snook lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; coastal waters, estuaries, mangroves and river mouths.
How big does the Armed snook get?
The Armed snook grows to a maximum of about 47 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Armed snook dangerous to humans?
No, the Armed snook is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Armed snook edible?
Yes, the Armed snook is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Centropomus
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