Dusky grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Sighting evidence at Ses Monges Wall, Menorca
Photo: Billy Bensted-Smith · CC BY-NC
A protogynous hermaphrodite — females can become dominant males — the dusky grouper is one of the defining large predators of Mediterranean reef habitat. It is highly territorial and frequently encountered resting on rocky outcrops along the wall. Once heavily overfished, populations are recovering slowly in areas with marine protection, and large males on the Ses Monges wall are a testament to Menorca's relative conservation status.
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.