VUVulnerable
Red Grouper
Epinephelus morio
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_grouper
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 protectionResource & habitat protectionPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in EPINEPHELIDAE
Threatened in Antigua & Barbuda
Frequently asked questions
Why is Red Grouper classified as Vulnerable?
Red 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 Red Grouper live?
Red Grouper occurs in Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, and Canada (plus 21 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 Red Grouper?
The main threats to Red Grouper are 10.2, 11.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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