Gag

Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Mycteroperca microlepis

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Description: brownish gray in color with dark worm-like markings on  sides; strong serrated spur at bottom margin of preopercle, less noticeable in large  specimens; fins dark, with anal and caudal having white margin. Often confused with black  grouper; tail of gag is slightly concave, black is square; gag has white margin on anal  and caudal fins, black does not; under 10 pounds, gag's spur on preopercle is distinctive,  where black is gently rounded.

Similar Fish: black grouper M. bonaci.

Where found: over rocks and reefs

Size: uncommon to 25 pounds.

Florida Record: 71 lbs., 3 ozs.
               

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