Red Grouper
Epinephelus morio
A popular deep-water grouper species with reddish-brown coloration and irregular dark blotches. Known for their excellent table fare and strong fighting ability.
Red Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Epinephelus morio
- Typical size
- 16-24 inches
- IGFA world record
- 42 lbs 4 oz
- State record
- 42 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Rocky bottom, reef holes, ledges. Less aggressive than black grouper. Nearshore reefs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a red 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™ worksRed Grouper questions people ask
Red Grouper is Epinephelus morio.
A typical red grouper runs 16-24 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 42 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every red grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Rocky bottom, reef holes, ledges. Less aggressive than black grouper. Nearshore reefs. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record red grouper weighed 42 lbs 4 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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