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A vivid orange-to-scarlet grouper peppered with electric-blue spots, one of the most photogenic predators on Egyptian Red Sea reefs. It ambushes small fish and crustaceans from coral ledges and rarely strays far from its home crevice.
Coral-rich reef slopes, drop-offs and lagoon patch reefs with plenty of crevices
Calm, clear water over healthy reef in early morning or late afternoon when it actively hunts
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Heavy outfit, short strong and a locked — lift it off the bottom fast or it reefs you.
A live baitfish or a whole squid fished hard on the in low light is the classic grouper bait.
Eating & safety
Sharp dorsal and gill-cover spines can cut bare hands when unhooking.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Calm, clear water over healthy reef in early morning or late afternoon when it actively hunts
Each male defends a harem of several females spread across neighbouring coral heads.