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Definition of scamp grouper
scamp grouper
Plural:scamp groupers
• noun
1
American A species of marine fish (Mycteroperca phenax) belonging to the grouper family, native to the deep reef habitats of the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea, highly regarded as both a commercial and recreational food fish.
Example
"The anglers chartered a boat in the Gulf of Mexico specifically targeting scamp grouper for their excellent culinary quality."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scamp grouper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scamp-grouper