Underwater Wednesday: Coney Grouper

Today’s Underwater Wednesday features a bicolor coney grouper. This fish is sporting the current “colorblock” trend with a bold dark red stripe down its middle. You'll also notice the coney grouper is adorned with perky polka dots galore! (Why do I suddenly feel like a fashion blogger?!)

Well, this fish doesn’t exactly look like a fashion model…in fact, Michael thinks it looks like a puppy with its adorable under-bite!

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Coney Grouper photographed in Cozumel.

Photo Fun Facts:

• Despite the sweet puppy dog face, the coney grouper can actually be somewhat aggressive!

 

• The coney grouper dines on small fish and crustaceans.

 

• This fish was about 18 inches in length.

 

• Michael took this photo at a depth of about 50 feet.