Species guide
How to catch Malabar grouper
Epinephelus malabaricus
brackishsaltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Malabar grouper is a large, predatory fish commonly found in coral reefs, estuaries, and mangroves. It changes sex during its lifetime and primarily hunts fish and crustaceans. Highly prized by anglers, it can grow to impressive sizes.
Where they live
Found across Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Malabar groupers inhabit coral and rocky reefs, tide pools, estuaries, mangroves, and sandy or muddy bottoms down to 150 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 234 cm
What they eat
- fishes
- crustaceans
- cephalopods
Best baits
- live baitfish
- crustaceans
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near reefs and structure
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