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A dark brown grouper covered head-to-tail in iridescent blue eye-spots, with faint pale bars on the rear body. A common, territorial reef predator that hunts small fish at dawn and dusk.
Shallow coral reefs, reef flats and exposed reef fronts with rich coral cover
Shallow coral reef in calm clear water, most active early morning and evening
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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
A frequent carrier of ciguatera toxin, so eat with caution and avoid large specimens.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Shallow coral reef in calm clear water, most active early morning and evening
Males hold territories up to half an acre, defending harems of several females.