Dusky Groupers are large, robust fish with a mottled brown coloration and can weigh over 100 pounds. They are known for their territorial behavior and can often be seen resting in caves.
Habitat
Rocky bottoms and coral reefs.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on fish and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon
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