Tropical fish ID help

Discussion in 'Saltwater' started by MattCarlson1, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. MattCarlson1 New Member

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    Can anyone help me identify these fish? My snapper and grouper IDs are not so good. Also any recomendations for a ID reference tool? The first two fish are from the Pacific side in Costa Rica. The third was caught in the Yucatan. Grouper.JPG Lane Snapper.JPG Rainbow Perch2.JPG
    MattCarlson1, Feb 27, 2013
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  2. Scott Salzer previously micro brew

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    Sounds like a job for Mr. "O" - Mingo
    Scott Salzer, Feb 27, 2013
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  3. Rob Ast Active Member

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    Atlantic salmon
    Rob Ast, Feb 27, 2013
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  4. ak_powder_monkey Proud to Be Alaskan

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    all I know is that first one looks freaking badass
    ak_powder_monkey, Feb 28, 2013
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  5. sweetlou Member

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    Second one looks like somekind of a spotted croaker
    sweetlou, Feb 28, 2013
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  6. Pez Gallo On the hunt for grandes

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    The second fish is a spotted rose snapper ( Lutjanus guttatus ) .
    Pez Gallo, Feb 28, 2013
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  7. MattCarlson1 New Member

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    Spotted rose snapper. Awsome. Thanks.
    MattCarlson1, Mar 1, 2013
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  8. mbowers Member

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    mbowers, Mar 4, 2013
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