Sealife guideThe Epinephelidae familyThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !
The Epinephelidae family includes around 210 species of grouper, primarily found in tropical and subtropical waters. These fish, often massive and robust, are known for their varied colors and striking patterns, perfectly adapted to their rocky or coral habitats. Opportunistic predators, they play a vital role in marine ecosystems and are highly valued for their delicious meat, although many species are threatened by overfishing.
Atlantic creolefish
(Paranthias furcifer)
(Paranthias furcifer)
Atlantic Goliath Grouper
(Epinephelus itajara)
(Epinephelus itajara)
Blacktip grouper
(Epinephelus fasciatus)
(Epinephelus fasciatus)
Bluespotted grouper
(Cephalopholis cyanostigma)
(Cephalopholis cyanostigma)
Brown-marbled grouper
(Epinephelus fuscoguttatus)
(Epinephelus fuscoguttatus)
Camouflage grouper
(Epinephelus polyphekadion)
(Epinephelus polyphekadion)
Coney
(Cephalopholis fulva)
(Cephalopholis fulva)
Coral grouper
(Cephalopholis miniata)
(Cephalopholis miniata)
Darkfin hind
(Cephalopholis urodeta)
(Cephalopholis urodeta)
Dusky grouper
(Epinephelus marginatus)
(Epinephelus marginatus)
Gag grouper
(Mycteroperca microlepis)
(Mycteroperca microlepis)
Giant grouper
(Epinephelus lanceolatus)
(Epinephelus lanceolatus)
Graysby
(Cephalopholis cruentata)
(Cephalopholis cruentata)
Greasy grouper
(Epinephelus tauvina)
(Epinephelus tauvina)
Halfspotted grouper
(Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
(Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
Highfin coral grouper
(Plectropomus oligacanthus)
(Plectropomus oligacanthus)
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