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Epinephelus itajara

(Lichtenstein, 1822)

Goliath Grouper

Also known as: Itajara, Jewfish, Atlantic Goliath Grouper, Giant Grouper, Giant Seabass

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Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

Where to find it

common

United States

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