Species
Comet Grouper
Epinephelus morrhua
Also known as Comet Cod · Comet Groper
Tier 5Eating9/10heavy tackleVIC
0 waypoints36–63 cm (max 90 cm) typical
Overview: about comet grouper
Medium to large reef cod found off VIC, known for strong fighting ability. Target with large jigs, soft plastics or baitfish in 80-370m over offshore reefs. Good eating fish with firm white flesh.
Biology: Comet Grouper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 36–63 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- up to 6.7 kg
- Depth range
- 80–370 m
- Diet
- benthic fish and large invertebrates
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
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