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Warsaw Grouper - Epinephelus nigritus
Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Description: Mottled dark brown to slightly lighter shading on lower portions. Tail square shaped and yellowish. Second dorsal spine is elongated and crest like.
Similar fish:
Where found: All Florida coasts. Very deep dropoffs and ledges, usually below 200 feet.
Size: Second largest Grouper, common up to 30 to 80 pounds. 100 pounders not rare.
Remarks:
Florida record: 436 pounds, 12 ounces.
Regulations:
Size Limit:
Season:
Bag Limit: 1 per vessel per day of each species.
Comments: Included within 5 per person per day Grouper aggregate bag limit.
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (heads and tails intact)
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