Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
Red Grouper
Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Epinephelus morio
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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, E. striatus.
Found on The Dry Tortugas: Common bottom dwelling fish associated with hard bottom.
Size: common to 15 pounds.
Florida Record: 39 lbs., 8 ozs.