A 358 lb warsaw gouper
Record warsaw grouper 436 lb - 197.5 kg by Steve Haeusler. Fish was caught off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.
Capt Kevin Beach with a monster 333 lb -151 kg Warsaw Grouper
A 359-lb grouper warsaw caught in Florida
Warsaw grouper,(Epinephelus nigritus), is a member of the the Serranidae family. It is found in many Carribbean countries like Belize, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Panama, USA, and Suriname.Warsaw grouper natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, aquatic beds, and coral reefs. This grouper is a long-lived, reaching up to 6 feet and over 450 pounds. The warsaw's huge mouth enables it to engulf prey whole after capturing it.
DISTRIBUTION: |
West Atlantic Ocean |
MAX SIZE: |
450 lb / 200 kg |
MAX LENGTH: |
78 inch / 200 cm |
MAX AGE: |
Up to 50 years |
ENVIRONMENT: |
Saltwater |