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Atlantic Goliath Grouper

Epinephelus itajara

Photo by CarrieCaignet
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Field Notes

Description:

Several specimens frequent the Pinellas County Artificial Reef and are always crowd pleasers. A magnificent fish!

Habitat:

Natural and artificial submerged structure. This one hangs out on the "Sheridan" wreck.

Notes:

The Atlantic Goliath Grouper is a protected species. They are easily approached by divers and grow to enormous sizes.

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