Species
Scribbled Grouper
Epinephelus malabaricus
Tier 3Eating7/10heavy tackleNear ThreatenedQLDWANT
0 waypoints50–90 cm (max 150 cm) typical
Overview: about scribbled grouper
Large tropical grouper of northern Australia, often mistaken for estuary cod. Powerful inshore predator on heavy bait gear; quality eating but watch ciguatera at larger sizes.
Biology: Scribbled Grouper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Reef
- Typical size
- 50–90 cm (max 150 cm)
- Weight
- 3–40 kg
- Depth range
- 0–150 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Scribbled Grouper angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits around structure
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
Conservation
IUCN: Near Threatened
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