Snowy Grouper
Hyporthodus niveatus
Also called snowy, golden grouper
A deep-water grouper species with a grayish-white coloration and distinctive white spots that give it its snowy appearance. This is a prized catch among deep-sea anglers due to its excellent eating quality and challenging deep-water habitat.
Snowy Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hyporthodus niveatus
- Typical size
- 20-36 inches
- IGFA world record
- 38 lbs 6 oz
- State record
- 60 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Very deep reefs and ledges, typically 300-700ft. Deep-drop species. White spots on dark body.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a snowy 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™ worksSnowy Grouper questions people ask
Snowy Grouper is Hyporthodus niveatus. Anglers also call it snowy, golden grouper.
A typical snowy grouper runs 20-36 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 38 lbs 6 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every snowy grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Very deep reefs and ledges, typically 300-700ft. Deep-drop species. White spots on dark body. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record snowy grouper weighed 38 lbs 6 oz. The standing state record on file is 60 lbs 8 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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