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Dusky grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 10 and 40 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is territorial, defends its area, which shapes how to approach it.
It's one of the hardest fish: patience and technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 3 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: territorial, defends its area.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 45 cm |
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 45 cm |
| Mediterranean | 45 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Mero (es) · Mero (pt) · Mérou brun (fr) · Cernia bruna (it) · Brauner Zackenbarsch (de) · Ροφός (el) · Kirnja (hr) · Orfoz (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Dusky grouper?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 45 cm; Canaries and Macaronesia: 45 cm; Mediterranean: 45 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Dusky grouper found?
Usually between 10 and 40 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very hard”. It is also territorial, defends its area. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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