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Old 02-22-2023, 07:36 AM   #6
vincentek9
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definitely looks like a broomtail grouper. I was considering gulf grouper or black grouper as well, but the major identifier here is the pattern between the gill plate and dorsal fin.

broomtail = dark oval, with a white oval inside of it.

super nice catch!
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