The banded grouper is a robust marine fish characterized by its distinctive dark bands across a pale body. It typically inhabits rocky reefs and coral-rich areas in tropical and subtropical waters. This species grows up to 24 inches and weighs around 15 pounds. It primarily feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans, exhibiting solitary and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Banded grouper
length · weight
Banded grouper
length · weight
Banded grouper
8 in · 1 lb


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