The red grouper is a robust, reddish-brown fish with a large mouth and a stout body. Typically found in the western Atlantic, it inhabits rocky and coral reefs. It grows up to 50 inches and can weigh around 50 pounds. This opportunistic predator feeds on fish and invertebrates, displaying territorial behavior and often excavating the sea floor. This summary is AI generated
Fishing forecast
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Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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