Black Grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
Also called black, marbled grouper
A large, robust grouper species with dark coloration and irregular light blotches or bars across its body. Highly prized by anglers for its size, fighting ability, and excellent table fare.
Black Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mycteroperca bonaci
- Typical size
- 20-36 inches
- IGFA world record
- 114 lbs
- State record
- 113 lbs 6 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Deep reef structure, ledges, wrecks. Powerful bottom fish. Ambush feeders.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a black grouper through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlack Grouper questions people ask
Black Grouper is Mycteroperca bonaci. Anglers also call it black, marbled grouper.
A typical black grouper runs 20-36 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 114 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every black grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep reef structure, ledges, wrecks. Powerful bottom fish. Ambush feeders. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record black grouper weighed 114 lbs. The standing state record on file is 113 lbs 6 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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