Tarpon snook (Centropomus pectinatus) is a saltwater, freshwater, brackish species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Centropomus pectinatus · Water: Saltwater, Freshwater, Brackish
Size: up to 56 cm
The tarpon snook is a centropomid of coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into fresh water and usually preferring very low brackish water or fresh water. It feeds on fish and crustaceans and is marketed fresh. Maximum length is about 56 cm total length, commonly about 40 cm. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a very high price category. Fishing vulnerability is low to moderate at 29 of 100 and resilience high. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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