Common Snook

The Common Snook has a silvery body with a long, slender shape and a slightly flattened forehead. A single, distinct black line runs horizontally along its side from the gills to the tail, and the fins and tail have a yellowish tint.

The Common Snook is often found in very small groups in sheltered spots, such as under piers, among mangrove roots, and near other structures. They are opportunistic predators that adjust their feeding strategy based on what food is most available or easiest to obtain, and shifting their prey as they grow. They begin their lives as males and change to females as they mature. Sightings of the Common Snook used to be fairly common around Bonaire, but they are now much harder to find, possibly due to overfishing, reef degradation, or other unknown factors.