Type: MARINE - FISH
Epinephelus marginatus Lowe
English name: Dusky Grouper
French name: Mérou noir
Arabic name: لقز واوي / وكار
Habitat: reef-associated, rocky bottoms. Juveniles are closer to shore in rocky tidal pools
English name: Dusky Grouper
French name: Mérou noir
Arabic name: لقز واوي / وكار
Habitat: reef-associated, rocky bottoms. Juveniles are closer to shore in rocky tidal pools
Additional information
| Depth | 8 - 300 m |
|---|---|
| Length for Fishing | 50-150 cm |
| Habit | solitary and territorial. |
| Feed On | fish, crabs, octopi |
| Global Distribution | Med., E. & SW Atlantic, W. Indian Ocean |
| Life Span | 60 years |
| Conservation Status | VU |