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Flag Cabrilla, Starry Grouper
Cabrilla Piedrera
(Epinephelus labriformis)
Flag Cabrilla, Epinephelus labriformis: The Flag Cabrilla is characterized by its olive-green to reddish brown body, various sized, irregular white spots, and blotches throughout.
It has eleven dorsal spines and has soft fins that have a red at the edges, and rounded caudal and anal fins.
This fish species reaches 20 inches in length and 5 pounds, although 12-inch, 3-pound models are most common, and is found over reefs at a depth of less than 100 feet. It is a solitary predator and feeds around the clock primarily on crustaceans at night and on small fishes during the day.
Distribution in Mexico fishing areas
In Mexican fishing waters , the Flag Cabrilla is found in all areas south of Magdalena Bay on the Pacific side of the Baja California peninsula, throughout the Sea of Cortez (being most abundant in the upper Gulf), along all parts of coastal mainland Mexico south to Guatemala, and around all oceanic islands. It is easy to catch and considered to be an excellent food fish.
This is a member of the Serrandae or Sea Bass and Grouper Family.
Flag Cabrilla, Epinephelus labriformis: Both fish caught during a fishing trip with Captain Javier in the panga Miriam I, Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, mid-morning in January 2011, in 68-degree, 50-foot deep water, utilizing a Sabiki Rig with hooks tipped with cut squid just off Point Palmilla. Size of both the same, approximately 10 inches and 1 pound. Noteworthy is the major deformity in the dorsal fin of the second fish. A third fish with this identical deformity was caught during this trip. H.J. Walker, Jr., Scripps Institute of Oceanography, attributes these to encounters with a large predator versus a birth or genetic defect. A fairly abundant species during the winter months. Viewed by locals as a component of soup. Can also be caught from shore. Description and photos courtesy of John Snow.
Flag Cabrilla, Epinephelus labriformis: One of six juvenile fish caught in the same outing. Of note is the unique striping pattern at the back of the fish which is very similar to that found in the same location for the Rivulated Mutton Hamlet, Alphestes multiguttatus, to which this species must be closely related. Length 15.5 cm. Description and photo courtesy of John Snow.
Flag Cabrilla, Epinephelus labriformis: Both fish caught while fishing with Captain Pata in the panga Salome, La Playita, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, midmorning in December 2001, in 76-degree, 50 to 100-foot deep water, utilizing a 30-pound test, 40 pound, two dropper loop rig, with swivel, 3-ounce bank sinker, and Mustad 92553 hooks, size 2/0, on a live sardina, 10 miles north of La Playita. Size approximately 10 inches and 1 pound. A fairly abundant species during the winter months. Viewed by locals as a component of soup. Can also be caught from shore. Description and photo courtesy John Snow.
Flag Cabrilla, Epinephelus labriformis: Caught off La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Photo courtesy Gene Kira.
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