Fishing for Greasy grouper

Epinephelus tauvina

The greasy grouper is a robust, olive-brown fish with a rounded body and small dark spots. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in warm coastal waters. This species can grow up to 47 inches and weigh around 66 pounds. Greasy groupers are solitary predators, feeding on fish and crustaceans, and are known for their ambush hunting tactics. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 984 ft

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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