Species guide
How to catch Brownspotted grouper
Epinephelus chlorostigma
saltwaterEpinephelidae
The brownspotted grouper is a robust saltwater fish found in the Indian Ocean. It inhabits various environments including seagrass beds and outer reef slopes. This species mainly preys on small fish and crustaceans like crabs and stomatopods.
Where they live
Inhabits seagrass beds and outer reef slopes in the Indian Ocean, ranging from shallow 4 meters to deeper waters up to 300 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 80 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crabs
- stomatopods
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- crustaceans
Best lures
- soft plastic jerkbaits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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