Jewfish

Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Epinephelus itajara

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Description: head and fins covered with small black spots; irregular  dark and vertical bars present on the sides of body; pectoral and caudal fins rounded;  first dorsal fin shorter than and not separated from second dorsal; adults huge, up to 800  pounds; eyes small.

Similar Fish: other grouper.

Found on The Dry Tortugas: most often associated with wrecks, coral  reef edges and prominent structures.

Size: largest of the groupers.

Florida Record: 680 lbs.
               

Dry Tortugas Fish Identification


                        Remarks:  Jewfish are now a  protected species and may not be harvested.

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