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Pargo

Hoplopargus guentheri
SnapperSaltwater

Range

Robust snapper body with a large mouth and canine teeth. Reddish to rose-pink coloration with silver sides, depending on species. Adults typically reach 18–28 inches and 5–15 lbs.\n\n

How to Catch Pargo

Technique

Bottom fishing near rocky structure and reef edges in Mexican Pacific waters. Excellent table fish — a staple of Mexican coastal cuisine.

Tackle & Bait

Best Lures:
Jigs, large shrimp flies.\n

Best Baits:
Whole squid, cut fish, live baitfish, shrimp.\n\n

Taxonomy

kingdomAnimalia
phylumChordata
classActinopterygii
orderPerciformes
familyLutjanidae
genusHoplopagrus
speciesHoplopagrus guentherii
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