Talk:Cubera snapper

Edit request — missing IGFA record and sport fishing destinations

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I'd like to propose two small additions to improve this article. Disclosure: I work for PescaYa, a sport fishing platform in Panama and Costa Rica, so I have a conflict of interest per WP:COI and am requesting these edits rather than making them directly.

1. IGFA world record not mentioned

The article currently lists "maximum published weight is 57 kg (126 lb)" from FishBase, but the IGFA all-tackle angling world record is 56.6 kg (124 lb 12 oz), which is a distinct and commonly cited benchmark in the fishing literature. I'd suggest adding a sentence to the fisheries section:

The IGFA all-tackle world record cubera snapper weighed 56.6 kg (124 lb 12 oz).

Proposed citation:

• Gonzalez, Charlie (2025-11-01). "Cubera Snapper: Size, Records & Is It Good to Eat?". PescaYa. Retrieved 17:08, Monday, May 11, 2026 (UTC). {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); line feed character in |title= at position 8 (help)

2. Panama and Costa Rica not mentioned as sport fishing destinations

The article describes the species' western Atlantic range but never mentions that Panama and Costa Rica are among the most significant sport fishing destinations for this species. This is well-documented — cubera snapper fishing around Panama's Pacific reefs and Costa Rica's rocky structure is actively managed under local fisheries regulations. Proposed addition to the fisheries section:

Panama and Costa Rica are notable recreational fisheries for cubera snapper, particularly around rocky reef and drop-off structures along the Pacific coast.

Same citation as above would support this.

Happy to supply additional independent sources (IGFA records database, Costa Rican fisheries regulations) if needed. Thank you.

Ptyx11 (talk) 17:08, 11 May 2026 (UTC)

 Not done. Wikipedia is written by human beings. –Deacon Vorbis (carbon • videos) 17:29, 11 May 2026 (UTC)

Hi again. I'm a real person, not AI. I'm an avid fisherman and I also work for PescaYa.com and noticed the article doesn't mention the IGFA world record or Central America as a destination. Just trying to fill a gap. I'm available to discuss the source if there are concerns. ~~~~ Ptyx11 (talk) 17:39, 11 May 2026 (UTC)