Black Margate
Anisotremus surinamensis
A large grunt species with a deep, compressed body and distinctive black coloration on the fins and body. Known for its strong fighting ability and good eating quality.
Black Margate at a glance
- Scientific name
- Anisotremus surinamensis
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and nearshore structures in depths from 10-100 feet. Anglers target them with bottom rigs using cut bait, squid, or shrimp around reefs and wrecks. They often school in groups and are caught while fishing for other reef species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a black margate 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 Margate questions people ask
Black Margate is Anisotremus surinamensis.
A typical black margate runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every black margate you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around coral reefs, rocky areas, and nearshore structures in depths from 10-100 feet. Anglers target them with bottom rigs using cut bait, squid, or shrimp around reefs and wrecks. They often school in groups and are caught while fishing for other reef species. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
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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