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Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Epinephelus morio
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Description: Deep sea fishing favorites include Red Grouper are brownish red; lining of mouth scarlet-orange; blotches on sides in unorganized pattern; second spine of dorsal fin longer than others; pectoral fins longer than pelvic fins; squared off tail; margin of soft dorsal black with white at midfin; black dots around the eyes. Food Value: Delicious. Where Found: Common throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Bottom dwelling fish associated with hard bottom; juveniles OFFSHORE along with adults greater than 6 years old; fish from 1 to 6 years occupy NEARSHORE reefs. Size: Common to 15 pounds. Florida Red Grouper Record: 39 lbs., 8 ozs. Red Grouper Fishing Techniques: Trolling; Still fishing over wrecks or reefs; Drift Fishing. Remarks: Red Grouper spawn in April and May; prefering water temperatures between 66 and 77 degrees F; feeds on squid, crustaceans, and fish. |
