Species guide
How to catch Mottled grouper
Mycteroperca rubra
saltwaterEpinephelidae
The mottled grouper is a robust predatory fish known for stalking smaller fishes and bottom-dwelling animals. It features a fusiform body shape and can grow quite large, making it an impressive species in saltwater habitats. Typically found along rocky bottoms, it is adapted to ambush hunting in its range.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, the mottled grouper inhabits depths from 15 to 200 meters, often around rocky substrates.
Typical size
Up to about 144 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- bottom animals
- macrofauna
Best baits
- live baitfish
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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