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Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio) Red grouper is
a brownish-red fish with scattered pale blotches, black dots
around the eyes, and dark-tipped dorsal, anal, and tail fins.
The membrane between the dorsal spines is not notched, and
the tail fin is squared off. Red grouper is the most thoroughly
studied of the Florida groupers, and much of what scientists
know about groupers is based on research on red grouper. They
may grow to 3 feet in length and average 10 pounds, though
some reach a hefty 40 pounds.

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