Red Grouper

Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Epinephelus morio

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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.

Similar Fish: Nassau grouper, E. striatus.

Found on The Dry Tortugas: Common bottom dwelling fish associated with  hard bottom.

Size: common to 15 pounds.

Florida Record: 39 lbs., 8 ozs.
               

Dry Tortugas Fish Identification

Sea-Clusive Charters
Of The Lower Florida Keys

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Sugarloaf Key, Florida 33042

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