Centropomus undecimalis

Open-sea hunters

  • Common snook
  • Snook
  • Zeesnoek
  • Brochet de mer
  • Róbalo blanco

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 140 cm
  • Maximum age known : 7 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Shrimps

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing