Marine Fish
Camouflage grouper
Epinephelus polyphekadion
VU
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Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
VUVulnerable
Overview
This impressive fish is one of the largest coastal species. Large animals up to 50 years old. It is solitary and territorial on rocky bottoms feeding on octopus, crabs, and fish.
Distribution
Mediterranean. Portugal to South Africa
Habitat
Depth range: 5–200 m.
Related species
More from the family Serranidae
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