Pristipomoides filamentosus
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Not to be confused with Red snapper
Pristipomoides filamentosus (also known as crimson snapper, crimson jobfish, Hawaiian pink snapper, and Opakapaka) is a species of snapper that lives throughout the tropical Pacific, and is especially known for being a food source for humans who live in Hawaii. The skin is light brown, and adults usually weigh between 12 and 18 pounds. [1]
