Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
Yellowmouth Grouper
Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Mycteroperca interstitialis
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Description: color tan or brown with darker spots, or a network of spots, fused into lines; distinct yellow wash behind the jaws; yellow around the eyes; outer edges of fins yellowish.
Similar Fish: scamp, M. phenax.
Found in The Dry Tortugas: over reefs and rocks
Size: common to 15 pounds.
Florida Record: 28 lbs.