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Dog snapper
Lutjanus jocu
Photo: D Ross Robertson · Public domain
The Dog snapper (Lutjanus jocu) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents reef and is found between 5 and 40 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 3 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Pargo perro (es) · Dentão (pt)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Dog snapper?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Dog snapper found?
Usually between 5 and 40 m, mostly over reef.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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