FOUND FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO FLORIDA, THE SNAPPER IS EASILY IDENTIFIED AS LONG AS THE SKIN IS PRESENT DUE TO THE DISTINCTIVE RED COLOR OF THE SKIN AS WELL AS THE EYES. THE SKIN BECOMES REDDER AS THEY GET BIGGER. THE MEAT IS LEAN, MILD AND SWEET AND THE AVERAGE SIZE IS 4 TO 6 POUNDS. SNAPPER OFFER AN EXCELLENT SHELF LIFE.