Duskytail Grouper
NameDuskytail Grouper
Scientific NameEpinephelus octofasciatus
Common NamesDuskytail Grouper, Eightbar Grouper, Eight-banded Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust groupers (in very large tanks), Large moray eels, Large triggerfish, Large lionfish (with caution)
Description
The Duskytail Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish characterized by its pale body covered in numerous orange to reddish-brown spots and a distinctive dark or dusky tail. It is a solitary hunter found in deep reef environments. Due to its significant size and predatory nature, it requires an extremely large aquarium and is suitable only for expert aquarists.
