RED GROUPER
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RED GROUPER |
 Description: color brownish red; lining of mouth scarlet-orange; blotches on sides in unorganized pattern; second spine of dorsal fin longer than others; pectoral fins longer than pelvic fins; squared-off tail; margin of soft dorsal black with white at midfin; black dots around the eyes.Similar fish: Nassau grouper Where Found: juveniles OFFSHORE along with adults greater than 6 years old; fish from 1 to 6 years old occupy NEAR SHORE reefs.. Size: common to 15 pounds, generally smaller than southern flounder. Remarks: spawns in April and May; life span of at least 25 years; feeds on squid, crustaceans, and fish. |
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