Species guide
How to catch Halfmoon grouper
Epinephelus rivulatus
#1136
#1136SaltwaterSaltwaterAtlanticPacificIndian Ocean
The halfmoon grouper is a reef-associated fish found in shallow to moderately deep waters. It is a sedentary predator that feeds on small fishes and crustaceans. This species is commonly caught near coral reefs and rocky areas.
Where they live
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky bottoms, algal flats, and seagrass beds from 1 to 150 meters deep in saltwater regions across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Often caught inshore using handlines from cliffs and reefs.
Typical size
Up to about 45 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish bait
- crustacean bait
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- small jigs
- poppers
How to fish for them
- handlining
- bottom fishing
- reef fishing
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