VUVulnerable
Dusky Grouper
Mycteroperca marginata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in EPINEPHELIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dusky Grouper classified as Vulnerable?
Dusky Grouper is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Dusky Grouper live?
Dusky Grouper occurs in Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Namibia (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dusky Grouper?
The main threats to Dusky Grouper are 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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