Yellowmouth Grouper - Mycteroperca interstitalis

Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER

Description: Nearly a ringer for the Scamp, except the inside corners of the mouth are yellow.

Similar fish: Scamp

Where found: Found in South Florida, Keys, and Gulf reefs. Found in shallow patches, but also in reefs up to around 120 feet or so.

Size: About 2 to 3 pounds on average.

Remarks: World record is 13 pounds.

Florida record:

Regulations:

Size Limit: 20"

Season:

Bag Limit: Included within 5 per person per day Grouper aggregate bag limit.

Comments: Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (heads and tails intact)

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