epinephelus fulvus

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black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins

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Epinephelus fulvus, commonly known as the Blacktip Grouper or Reeffish, is a species of marine fish in the family Serranidae. They are typically found in coral reefs, rock jetties and pilings in the subtropical regions often located in the Western Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. They are characterized by their dark or pale body with alternating black or dusky vertical stripes and a distinctive black tip on their dorsal fin. They are known for their predatory behavior and are of interest for commercial and recreational fishing due to their size and food value.