Serranidae
Dusky grouper
Known as the Dusky grouper, it is a large marine fish belonging to the Serranidae family, the same family as other groupers and hinds. In several regions, the species has experienced population declines due to overfishing and its slow growth rate. For this reason, it is considered a threatened species in some areas, and protective measures have been implemented in certain locations.
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Dusky grouper
It is a marine fish with benthic habits, which lives associated with rocky reefs and caves, usually at depths between 10 and 50 meters. It is found in the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. It can reach up to 150 centimeters in length and reach up to 60 kg. They are animals that have a long life expectancy, with a maximum reported age of 50 years. They feed on molluscs, crustaceans and small fish. Adults are solitary and territorial, forming shoals during breeding seasons. They are protogynous hermaphrodites, that is, the female sexual organs are the first to develop and become mature, when the animal is close to 5 years of age. Approximately 10 years later, the male sex organs mature and become active.