Author: (Lowe, 1834)
FBname: Dusky grouper
Comments: Adults prefer rocky bottoms (Ref. 5222), are solitary and territorial (Ref. 12382).  Juveniles are found closer to shore (Ref. 48605) in rocky tidal pools (Ref. 48609).  Enters brackish environments (Ref. 57293).  Mainly feed on crabs and octopi; larger individuals feed on a greater proportion of fishes, the majority of which are reef-associated species (Ref. 6842).  A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367).  Mature individuals form spawning aggregations (Ref. 55367).  Utilized as a food fish (Ref. 171).  Readily caught by anglers (Ref. 5222).  Not adapted well in an aquarium (Ref. 12382).