Species guide
How to catch Comb grouper
Mycteroperca acutirostris
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Comb Grouper is a striking marine fish found in warm ocean waters. Juveniles prefer shallow habitats like seagrass beds and mangroves, while adults thrive on rocky reefs. It is a carnivorous predator known for reaching up to 80 cm in length.
Where they live
Inhabits warm saltwaters of the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Juveniles live in seagrass, mangroves, and coral areas; adults favor rocky bottoms from 3 to 70 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 80 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- zooplankton
Best baits
- live baitfish
- shrimp
- crabs
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near reefs
- light tackle jigging
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