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Species catalogue
Grouper
Order
Perciformes
Family
Serranidae
Marine fish with regularly ossified skeleton. Solid body with a big head. Somewhat prominent lower jaw with 3 rows of depressible teeth. Rounded preopercle, finely serrate. Dorsal fin strongly spiny. Color: dark brown or reddish with irregular spots. Yellow flanks and belly. It can weigh up to 50 kg.
Characteristics
FAO code
GPD
GPD
Specie
Epinephelus marginatus
Epinephelus marginatus
Type
White fish
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
Fishing seasons
jan
feb
apr
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jul
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sep
oct
nov
dec
International denominations
Germany
Zackenbarsch
France
Mérou noir
Italy
Cernia
Portugal
Garoupa-do-brasil
United Kingdom
Grouper
Fishing areas
