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• Fishmount Species Information
  • Scientific Name: Mycteroperca microlepis
  • Average Weight: 20 - 40 lbs.
  • Location & Habitat: The Gag Grouper is found in the western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina (US) south to the Yucatan Peninsula (Mexico). It is scarce in waters surrounding Bermuda. Juveniles have been recorded as far north as Massachusetts. There have also been records of gag grouper occurring off the coasts of Bermuda, Cuba, and eastern Brazil. Residing in brackish to marine waters, the gag grouper is found offshore on rocky bottom as well as inshore on rocky or grassy bottoms to depths of 500 feet. It is common on rocky ledges along the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Adult gag grouper school in groups of 5-50 individuals or may be found solitary.
  • Biology: Gag grouper reach a maximum total length of 4.75 feet and a maximum weight of 80.5 lbs. Males reach maturity at approximately 8 years of age and a correlating total length of 39 inches while females mature at 5-6 years of age and 26-30 inches total length. This species is believed to have a lifespan of 16 years.
  • Physical Description: The gag grouper is typical among the groupers with an oblong-shaped elongate body. The head is long while the mouth is large with a protruding lower jaw. The bases of the dorsal and anal fins are covered with scales and thick skin. The caudal fin is large and has a slightly concave margin. Body color of the gag grouper is dependent upon the sex and age of the fish. Juveniles and mature females are pale to brown-gray with dark blotches and worm-shaped markings resulting in a marbled appearance. The caudal, anal, and pelvic fins have dark black-blue outer margins. Inactive individuals sometimes display a camouflaged pattern with dark brown "saddles" separated by white bars just below the dorsal fin. Large mature males are pale to medium gray in color with barely visible reticulations below the dorsal fin. The ventral surface is darker gray to black in color. The soft dorsal fin, caudal fin, pectoral, and pelvic fins are also dark gray to black while the margins of the anal and caudal fins are white. Individuals may exhibit a darker phase in which the posterior of the body, penduncle, soft dorsal fin, and anal fins are black in color. The gag grouper is often confused with the black grouper, however it may be distinguished based on the color of the fin margins. The caudal fin of the gag grouper has white margins on the anal and caudal fins while the black does not. There are two well-developed canine teeth present anteriorly in each jaw. These are quite effective for holding prey items