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Dusky Grouper

Epinephelus marginatus

Sighting evidence at Göcek Island Reef, Fethiye / Göcek

Dusky Grouper

Photo: Billy Bensted-Smith · CC BY-NC

A Mediterranean apex predator that establishes territories around rocky outcrops and cave entrances. Adults at Göcek Island are unusually bold and will approach divers closely, making them a star attraction. Their presence indicates a healthy, lightly fished reef ecosystem.

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.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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