Grouper & Sea Bass
Red Grouper
Epinephelus morio
SaltwaterSerranidaeNear Threatened
About
The Red Grouper is a robust, medium-sized fish with a distinctive reddish-brown to brownish-gray coloration. They are ambush predators, typically found near reefs, rocky bottoms, and artificial structures where they lie in wait for prey.
- Average size
- 12-25 inches, 5-15 lbs (can reach up to 39 inches and 50 lbs)
- Colors
- Reddish-brown to brownish-gray, with scattered blotches and spots. They may have small black spots on their cheeks.
- Diet
- Crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), fish, and occasionally octopus.
- Region
- Southeastern United States (North Carolina to Texas), Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.