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
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Greasy grouper
10 in · 1 lb
Greasy grouper
length · weight


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