Dusky Grouper

Photo: Nazarov Lev · CC BY-NC

Territorial adults of up to 1.2 metres hold court under ledges at 15 to 25 metres, often tolerating close approach by divers. As protogynous hermaphrodites, the largest fish at Kemer are all converted females that have become dominant males. Their deep, resonant territorial calls are sometimes audible underwater during the summer spawning season.