1. A grouper fish found in warm Atlantic and Pacific waters, valued as a food and game fish.
Usage: Also called spotted cabrilla or cabrilla grouper; Common in tropical and subtropical marine environments

Examples

• The cabrilla is a popular catch among sport fishermen in the Caribbean.
• Local restaurants serve fresh cabrilla as a delicacy.
• Divers often spot cabrilla hiding among coral reefs.
• The cabrilla's spotted pattern helps it blend in with rocky seafloor.
• Commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico harvest cabrilla for export.