The grouper is a lean and moist fish that has a mild flavor, and the flesh is firm and flaky. Out of all the groupers, the gag grouper are caught commercially as a table fish. This article contains incorrect information. This article is missing information that I need. A monster Red Grouper. Source: Kevin Bryant. A good-size Gag Grouper caught on rod and reel.
A black grouper resting under structure. A true monster of the deep. Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife. Johanes Godoy Editor. Sushmita Lo Editor. Did this article help you? Yes No. This article contains incorrect information This article is missing information that I need.
Please tell us what was incorrect: missing: Your Name:. Black Grouper Black grouper have olive or dark gray body coloration with black box-like blotches and brassy spots. They are similar in appearance to the Gag, and have a gently rounded head with a slightly concave or flat caudal tail fin. Their fins are blackish with the edges black as well. Goliath Grouper Goliath grouper is by far the largest of the groupers.
They have numerous marks that distinguish them from the other grouper. Goliath grouper are marked on their sides, from head to tail, with a series of irregular dark brown vertical bars against a light brown or gray background. The specific name translates to "venomous," alluding that this fish, perhaps more frequently than other groupers, is associated with ciguatera poisoning. World record: 40 pounds 12 ounces; Texas; Nov. Mycteroperca interstitialis.
It's easy to see where this fish gets its name: while tan or brown with darker spots, or a network of spots fused into lines on its body, it has a distinct yellow wash behind the jaws, is yellow around the eyes and the outer edges of its fins are yellowish. Found offshore over reefs and rocks not as common as scamp in the gulf , the range is mostly limited to southern Florida. Common to 15 pounds, the yellowmouth grouper feeds on small fish and crustaceans. World record: 8 pounds 2 ounces; Tampa; May 4, Epinephelus itajara.
Found around reefs, wrecks and pilings throughout Florida waters, the Jewsfish is the largest of the Atlantic groupers. The oldest Jewfish 30 to 50 years can grow to 8 feet and weigh more than pounds. The head and fins of the Jewfish are covered with small black spots, and irregular dark vertical bars are found on the sides of the body. The Jewfish feeds on crustaceans and fish and spawns during the summer.
Because of overfishing, mainly by spearing, it is now protected everywhere in Florida with a total ban on capture by any means. World record: pounds; Fernandina Beach; May 20, Harvest of Nassau and Jewfish prohibited. Subscribe Manage my subscription Activate my subscription Log in Log out. Regions Tampa St. Letters to the Editor Submit a Letter.
Investigations Narratives Pulitzer Winners. Gag Groupers are commonly referred to as Grey Groupers and look very similar to a Black. While these Groupers have a similar appearance, Gag Groupers only reach a maximum weight of about 50 pounds. You can find these fish throughout Florida and the Bahamas. The average Gag catch is the same as a black, between five and 20 pounds. These giant fish can reach about eight feet and weigh over pounds.
The Goliath Grouper is a protected species, and you can only fish them on a catch and release basis. You can catch this Grouper at depths of feet or greater. Snowys are brown and white and can reach up to 50 pounds, but the average catch is ten.
The world record for a Snowy Grouper was caught off the coast of Virginia. This Grouper weighed in at 70 pounds. This type of Grouper can reach up to 30 pounds, but the average size is one to ten pounds.
Nassau Groupers partner with other fish to catch meals and will regularly steal food out of bait traps. Unfortunately, this fish is considered to be critically endangered.
You can identify a Red Grouper by a reddish tone and white speckles. This tasty Grouper can be found offshore in the waters of Florida.
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