Dusky Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Sighting evidence at Kemer Reef, Antalya
Photo: Billy Bensted-Smith · CC BY-NC
Territorial adults of up to 1.2 metres hold court under ledges at 15 to 25 metres, often tolerating close approach by divers. As protogynous hermaphrodites, the largest fish at Kemer are all converted females that have become dominant males. Their deep, resonant territorial calls are sometimes audible underwater during the summer spawning season.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Dusky Grouper is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.