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Grouper with barnacles

Grouper with barnacles

Moqueca Assado na brasa Assado Frito

Carne branca Carne firme Sem espinha

Baixo risco Extrativista

Não consumir esse peixe

Critically endangered species! With fishing prohibited throughout the Brazilian coast, the Poveiro grouper takes a long time to reach adulthood, which hinders the species' recovery. We do not recommend consuming this fish!
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General information

General characteristics

The dusky grouper has a robust body, a large head, and a prominent jaw, with two opercular spines, a bony crest, and a grayish-brown or bluish-gray coloration.

Location and habitat

Generic: Northeast Coast, Black Coast, South/Southeast

Scientific and other names

Polyprion americanus; wreckfish; stone bass