Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Sighting evidence at Caroni Mangrove Dive, Trinidad
Snook are ambush predators perfectly suited to the dim mangrove channels, hovering mid-water or beneath overhangs waiting for prey to pass. They are highly sensitive to salinity gradients and their concentration in the Caroni reflects the estuary's mix of fresh and salt water, which produces the invertebrate diversity they depend on. Snook are a priority species for local conservation since they are heavily fished in open water but protected within Caroni Swamp.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Common Snook is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.