Red Snapper have a bright red body and white marks on the scales. They can reach a maximum length of 55 cm, but most adults average 30-40 cm.
Red Snapper are thought to have a maximum age of 30-40 years. Nothing is known about the reproductive cycle of Red Snapper.
Red Snapper is found in northern New Zealand at depths to 500 m in open water and around deep reefs.
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Key statistics
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1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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