Species guide
How to catch Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
saltwatergame fishLutjanidae
The Black and white snapper is a striking marine predator known for its contrasting coloration. It inhabits inshore waters and is a popular game fish. This species actively hunts smaller fish and crustaceans.
Where they live
Found in inshore saltwater areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, typically from shallow depths around 2 meters down to 90 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 75 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small fresh fish
- shrimp
- crustaceans
Best lures
- jigs
- small soft plastics
- shallow-diving hardbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting near reefs or rocky structures
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