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Les poissons marins
The Epinephelidae family includes around 210 species of grouper, primarily found in tropical and subtropical waters. These fish, often massive and robust, are known for their varied colors and striking patterns, perfectly adapted to their rocky or coral habitats. Opportunistic predators, they play a vital role in marine ecosystems and are highly valued for their delicious meat, although many species are threatened by overfishing.
Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus)
Dusky grouper
(Epinephelus marginatus)
Gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis)
Gag grouper
(Mycteroperca microlepis)
Giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus)
Giant grouper
(Epinephelus lanceolatus)
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
Graysby
(Cephalopholis cruentata)
Greasy grouper (Epinephelus tauvina)
Greasy grouper
(Epinephelus tauvina)
Halfspotted grouper (Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
Halfspotted grouper
(Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
Highfin coral grouper (Plectropomus oligacanthus)
Highfin coral grouper
(Plectropomus oligacanthus)
Honeycomb grouper (Epinephelus merra)
Honeycomb grouper
(Epinephelus merra)
Malabar grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus)
Malabar grouper
(Epinephelus malabaricus)
Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
Nassau grouper
(Epinephelus striatus)
Pacific creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus)
Pacific creolefish
(Cephalopholis colonus)
Peacock grouper (Cephalopholis argus)
Peacock grouper
(Cephalopholis argus)
Potato grouper (Epinephelus tukula)
Potato grouper
(Epinephelus tukula)
Red grouper (Epinephelus morio)
Red grouper
(Epinephelus morio)
Red hind (Epinephelus guttatus)
Red hind
(Epinephelus guttatus)
Redmouth grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa)
Redmouth grouper
(Aethaloperca rogaa)

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Grand cérianthe (Cerianthus membranaceus)
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(Cerianthus membranaceus)