Where Does Red Grouper Live?

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

Where to find Red Grouper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 300 meters (16 to 984 feet), most commonly between 20 and 100 meters (65 to 328 feet).

Environment

Prefers hard-bottom habitats, including rocky reefs, coral reefs, ledges, and areas with sponges and rubble. Juveniles often inhabit seagrass beds and shallow hard-bottom areas.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina (USA) south to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and along the coast of South America to southern Brazil. Most abundant in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Florida.

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