Red Grouper

     

This is a Red Grouper about 26 inches. Photo by Rod 29 March 04 in about 20 feet water.
Location was The Statue; Key Largo. Goto Page 2 for more pics and info.

Epinephelus morio

Foredorsal fin has smooth, straight edge; Color: variable earthtones, usually reddish brown with small, scattered whitish blotches (color not shown in picture above, but blotches apparent)
     
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I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or more info.

Size:1-2 feet; max 3 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page 446; plate 161;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed.; page 152-153; plate 153;
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 Rod Bigelow
P.O. Box 13  Chazy Lake
Dannemora, N.Y. 12929
< rodbigelow@netzero.net > 

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