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Grouper(Epinephelus morio)
Description: color brownish red; lining of mouth scarlet-orange; blotches on sides in
unorganized pattern; second spine of dorsal fin longer than others; pectoral fins longer
than pelvic fins; squared-off tail; margin of soft dorsal black with white at midfin;
black dots around the eyes.
Found: bottom dwelling fish associated with hard bottom; juveniles OFFSHORE along with
adults greater than 6 years old; fish from 1 to 6 years old occupy NEARSHORE reefs.
Size: common to 15 pounds.
