# Dusky grouper (*Epinephelus marginatus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) is a bony fish in the family Epinephelidae, within the order Perciformes and suborder Percoidei. It was named by (Lowe, 1834) and belongs to the genus Epinephelus in the class Teleostei. The global IUCN Red List assessment lists the dusky grouper as Vulnerable (VU), an IUCN threatened category. Other English names for this fish include dusky perch, brown perch, yellow belly and yellowbelly rockcod.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | coastal |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Perciformes
- family: Epinephelidae
- genus: Epinephelus
- species: *Epinephelus marginatus* (Lowe, 1834)

Synonyms: *Cerna gigas*, *Cerna gigas*, *Cernua gigas*, *Epinephelus brachysoma*, *Epinephelus gicas*, *Epinephelus gigas*, *Epinephelus gigas*, *Epinephelus guaza*, *Epinephelus guaza*, *Epinephelus guaza*, *Holocentrus gigas*, *Mycteroperca marginata*, *Perca gigas*, *Serranus aspersus*, *Serranus aspersus*, *Serranus aspesus*, *Serranus cernioides*, *Serranus fimbriatus*, *Serranus gigas*, *Serranus guaza*, *Serranus marginatus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the dusky grouper?

The dusky grouper is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Epinephelidae in the order Perciformes.

### What is the scientific name of the dusky grouper?

The scientific name of the dusky grouper is Epinephelus marginatus, placing it in the genus Epinephelus.

### Who named the dusky grouper and when?

The dusky grouper's scientific name carries the authority (Lowe, 1834).

### Is the dusky grouper endangered?

The dusky grouper is listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the global IUCN Red List assessment, which is an IUCN threatened category.

### What other names does the dusky grouper have?

Other English names for the dusky grouper are Dusky perch, Brown perch, Yellow belly and Yellowbelly rockcod.

### What family does the dusky grouper belong to?

The dusky grouper belongs to the family Epinephelidae, in the suborder Percoidei and class Teleostei.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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