Comb Grouper
Mycteroperca rubra
A medium-sized grouper with distinctive comb-like markings and a reddish-brown coloration. Found in deeper reef environments in the Atlantic.
Comb Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mycteroperca rubra
- Typical size
- 16-24 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Inhabits rocky reefs and hard bottom areas in depths of 100-600 feet. Anglers typically target them with bottom rigs using cut bait or live bait around structure. They are often caught while fishing for other grouper species in deeper waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a comb 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™ worksComb Grouper questions people ask
Comb Grouper is Mycteroperca rubra.
A typical comb grouper runs 16-24 inches, 3-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every comb grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits rocky reefs and hard bottom areas in depths of 100-600 feet. Anglers typically target them with bottom rigs using cut bait or live bait around structure. They are often caught while fishing for other grouper species in deeper waters. 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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