Where Does Yellowedge Grouper Live?

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

Where to find Yellowedge Grouper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 70 to 360 meters (230 to 1,180 feet), but can be found as shallow as 30 meters and as deep as 550 meters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky bottoms, ledges, drop-offs, submarine canyons, and artificial reefs. Prefers areas with complex topography for shelter and ambush predation.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina (USA) south through the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and along the coast of South America to southern Brazil. Also found around Bermuda.

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