Duskytail Grouper

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This grouper really look like the orange spot grouper!
Got to catch'em all! :D

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A good way to differentiate them is to look at their tail. Duskytail has spots covering only the upper half of its tail.

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Tiny Duskytail, can't be certain though

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It certainly does look like a Duskytail to me. :nod:

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I was about to dismiss it as a juvenile Chocolate Hind, but decided to snap a pic anyway.

Another species for my collection. 😁

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