Black Grouper

Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Mycteroperca bonaci

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Description: olive or gray body coloration with black blotches and  brassy spots; gently rounded preopercle.

Similar Fish: gag M. microlepis; yellowfin grouper, M.  venenosa.

Found in The Dry Tortugas:   adults associated with rocky bottoms,  reef, and drop off walls in water.

Size: typical 8-10 pounds can reach weights over 60+ 

Florida Record: no Florida record because of identity confusion with  gag, which are mistakenly called "black grouper."
               

Dry Tortugas Fish Identification

Sea-Clusive Charters
Of The Lower Florida Keys

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Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042

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