Spanish Flag
Gonioplectrus hispanus
A small, colorful grouper species with distinctive red and yellow striping resembling the Spanish flag. Found in deep waters of the western Atlantic.
Spanish Flag at a glance
- Scientific name
- Gonioplectrus hispanus
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Inhabits deep reefs and rocky bottoms typically in 200-1000 feet of water. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its deep water habitat, but occasionally caught by deep sea fishermen using bottom rigs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spanish flag 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™ worksSpanish Flag questions people ask
Spanish Flag is Gonioplectrus hispanus.
A typical spanish flag runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spanish flag you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits deep reefs and rocky bottoms typically in 200-1000 feet of water. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its deep water habitat, but occasionally caught by deep sea fishermen using bottom rigs. 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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