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Species catalog

Gag

Mycteroperca microlepis

Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis) belongs to the family Epinephelidae. Habitat: salt water.

Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameMycteroperca microlepis
FamilyEpinephelidae
HabitatSalt water
GroupGroupers, Predators
Other namesGag grouper, Charcoal Belly, Velvet Rockfish
Regional lists in FishincUS and Canada saltwater

Identifying features

  • Elongated grouper with a large mouth
  • Grey to brownish-grey body with dark worm-like marks and kiss-shaped blotches
  • Tail with a pale edge
  • Long spiny dorsal fin

Gag in other languages

LanguageName
GermanGag-Zackenbarsch
FrenchBadeche Baillou
SpanishAguaji, Cuna, Cuna Aguaji
SwedishGag

More species in the family Epinephelidae

Atlantic goliath grouperEpinephelus itajara
Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus
Red grouperEpinephelus morio
Spotted cabrillaEpinephelus analogus

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