Author: (Poey, 1865)
FBname: Yellowedge grouper
Comments: A solitary species (Ref. 26340) occurring in rocky areas and on sand mud bottom.  On soft bottoms they are often seen in or near trenches or burrow-like excavations.  Feeds on a wide variety of invertebrates (mainly brachyuran crabs) and fishes.  Marketed fresh and considered good quality.