Species guide
How to catch Dogtooth grouper
Epinephelus caninus
saltwaterEpinephelidae
The dogtooth grouper is a large, robust saltwater fish known for its powerful hunting of fishes and invertebrates. It inhabits deeper sandy mud bottoms in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. This species can reach impressive sizes, making it a notable presence in its marine environment.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, the dogtooth grouper lives on sandy mud bottoms from shallow depths around 30 meters to deep waters up to 400 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 164 cm
What they eat
- finfish
- crustaceans
- invertebrates
Best baits
- cut fish
- crustacean baits
- live baitfish
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep dropping
- jigging
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