Florida Fish I.D

[76Red18]

Originally Posted by Capt.Nate

In case there is any confusion, I know that never happens, Mangrove and Gray are the same species. They are usually referred to as Mangrove in the juvenile stages when they still have more of a red color and the darker band from dorsal to eye.

Their color can also indicate the type of bottom or structure your on. Hard or dark colored bottom turns them a copper/red. They're hanging out in the sand when you catch a light color one. That big, light colored one with the dark band is the dominant one I would bet. Just something I noticed. Love them mangos'

[RUSTYNTABATHA]

so guys ... just to interject... it could also be a juvenile cubera.... you have to look at the tounge patch to verify.... ran across this dilemma up here were the 2 have taken up residence in the same places.... one has a arrow head the other a triangle if I remember correctly ...