
Grouper
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Hamour
Hamour (grouper) is the most iconic food fish in Egyptian and Red Sea culture. Several species inhabit the reef โ Coral Grouper, Napoleon Grouper (protected), and Giant Grouper. They are ambush predators that live in coral heads and rocky structure, making them perfect targets for bottom fishing.
Local names ยท what anglers actually call it
coral trout โ the most active hunting grouper; born female, turns male with size
source: egyhunters.com forum โmoontail grouper variant with a yellow crescent tail (Variola louti)
source: saydclub forum โSize
30โ120 cm
Depth
5โ150 m
Record weight
up to 400 kg (Giant Grouper)
Habitat
Coral heads, rocky reefs, caves, wrecks
Best seasons
Fishing techniques
Baits & lures
Did you know?
Napoleon Grouper (Hamour Nabulsi) can live over 30 years and change sex from female to male as they grow larger.