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Epinephelus bruneus
Longtooth Grouper
Saltwater
About this species
A massive, brown-mottled grouper revered as a legendary table fish, especially on Jeju Island. It holds tight to rocky reefs and shipwrecks, growing slowly to great size. In Jeju dialect it is often called 'dageumbari', a source of famous confusion.
Season
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Depth
20 – 200 m
Habitat Spots
ReefOffshore
Fishing Methods
BottomJigging
Bait & Rig
Live squid or large baitfish on a very heavy bottom rig against structure.
Edibility & Taste
Prized luxury fish, exquisite as sashimi and in rich winter hot pot.
Similar Species
Told from convict grouper by its faded, irregular mottling and heavier jaw.
Record Weight
60 kg