Where Does Marbled Grouper Live?

Marbled Grouper lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Marbled Grouper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 20 to 200 meters, occasionally shallower or deeper.

Environment

Prefers rocky bottoms, coral reefs, and areas with rubble or sand near rocky outcrops. Juveniles may inhabit shallower coastal waters.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal south to Angola, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Mediterranean Sea. Also reported from the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, likely through the Suez Canal (Lessepsian migration).

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