Epinephelus marginatus (Latin pronunciation: [epiːˈnepʰelus marɡiˈnaːtus]), the dusky grouper, yellowbelly rock cod or yellowbelly grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses.

Oct 20, 2017 · The dusky grouper is a large-bodied marine species usually associated with rocky substrates and reefs currently experiencing increasing anthropogenic pressures.

Dusky grouper is found throughout the year however most of the time it is imported from countries such as Italy. It is a protogynous hermaphrodite meaning it changes sex as it matures. They generally start out as females and become males as they grow. The oldest grouper ever found was approximately 50 years old.

Nov 14, 2023 · Epinephelus marginatus commonly called "dusky grouper" is a major predator of shallow rocky areas, hunting stealthily for octopuses, invertebrates, and fish. Despite its global distribution, it is threatened by overfishing.

Epinephelus marginatus, commonly known as the dusky grouper, yellowbelly grouper, or yellowbelly rock cod, stands as a prominent figure in the marine realm, inhabiting the azure depths of the Mediterranean Sea and tracing along the rugged coastline of North Africa.

Diagnosis: head and body dark reddish brown or greyish dorsally, usually yellowish gold ventrally; irregular white, pale greenish yellow or silvery grey blotches usually visible on the body and head and mostly arranged in vertical series; more or less distinct black maxillary streak; dark brown median fins; distal edge of anal and caudal fins, o...

Sep 15, 2008 · Dusky grouper (garoupa, Epinephelus marginatus) is an important catch for several artisanal small-scale fisheries along the Brazilian coast. It is a sedentary, monandric, and late maturing protogynous species, which makes it vulnerable to overharvesting even though it is mainly caught through hook and line or spear fishing through free diving.

This species is the best known grouper species of the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa coast.

The Dusky Grouper is a large fish, typically reaching lengths of 60-100 cm (24-39 inches) and weighing up to 50 kg (110 lbs). Its body is robust and elongated, characterized by a dark coloration that can range from brown to dark gray, with lighter speckles along its sides.

Epinephelus marginatus, also known as the dusky grouper, yellowbelly rock cod, or yellowbelly grouper, is a ray-finned fish in the sea. It is in the family Serranidae, which also includes anthias and sea bass.