Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
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O<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Species</strong> <strong>of</strong> Concern<br />
Warsaw groupers<br />
are a species <strong>of</strong> concern.<br />
They are deep-water groupers that <strong>in</strong>habit<br />
reefs on <strong>the</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ental shelf break, <strong>in</strong><br />
waters 76-219m deep. Color varies from<br />
reddish brown or brownish grey to almost<br />
black, with dull reddish grey on <strong>the</strong> belly.<br />
Mature animals are usually found on<br />
rough, rocky bottoms <strong>in</strong> depths <strong>of</strong> 55 to<br />
525m; juveniles are occasionally seen on<br />
jetties and shallow-water reefs.<br />
The speckled h<strong>in</strong>d<br />
GROUPER<br />
is a species <strong>of</strong> concern and<br />
is classified as a deep-water grouper: adults<br />
<strong>in</strong>habit <strong>of</strong>fshore rocky bottoms usually <strong>in</strong><br />
depths <strong>of</strong> 60 and 120m. Their reddish-brown<br />
head, body, and f<strong>in</strong>s are flecked with t<strong>in</strong>y<br />
white spots.