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Dusky grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Identification
A heavy-bodied, thick-lipped bottom fish with coloration that varies widely by species, from mottled brown to reddish.
Where It's Found
Rocky bottom, reefs, and wrecks in the Atlantic and Gulf, from nearshore structure to deep offshore ledges depending on species and size.
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Fishing Notes
Bottom fishing with heavy tackle near structure is standard — grouper dive hard for cover the instant they're hooked, so stout gear matters.
Scientific Classification▾
Family
Epinephelidae
Genus
Epinephelus
Order
Perciformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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