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Dusky grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Distribution: This species is found in all seas. Emblematic fish of the Mediterranean rocky bottoms, it is also found in the Atlantic, from Portugal to Cape Town. It is also reported in Brazil. Habitat: Famous sedentary and territorial, he likes the rocky coastline rich in shelters. Description : The dusky grouper is the most common in the Mediterranean, which has eight grouper species. It can reach a height of 1.20 m and weighs 40 kg. The dress is brown dotted with white spots. Sexual development is hermaphrodite successive kind protérogyne and sex reversal is on the Tunisian coast, from 9 years. Sexual maturity (5 years) is late. The potential longevity of the species is high (50 years) and low growth rate. This is one of the most familiar fish. It quickly becomes accustomed to the presence of man, lets feed and even cuddle. Unfortunately, this is what has earned this species virtually disappeared from our shores, as his capture spear is easy! It is now a protected species. Food: Predatory fish, he eats fish, molluscs and crustaceans. |
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Taxonomic classification
| Phylum: | Chordata | Class: | Actinopterygii | Sub class: | Neopterygii | To print in "PDF" format |
| Order: | Perciformes | Sub order: | Percoidei | Family: | Serranidae | |
| Genus: | Epinephelus | Species: | marginatus | Descriptor: | Lowe, 1834 |  |