SB INVADES THE KEYS... July 14-16, 2006!

[DennisW]

Not a Coney. Too big.
Could be a black grouper or a rock hind.

The fish wasn't very big, probably about 8 inches long.

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

I agree. Laurens got some great shots! Now, how about your impression of a backside entry without scuba?

I was even kind enough to cure your arthritic middle fingers!

---Bob

CoolTech... of the 8 fingers.... I think I've heard this song.... lol

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

I've seen a lot of them lately.... it looks like a immature Goliath/spotted grouper with a small bit taken out of its fin

 

[Walter]

It would be easier to ID if we had a clearer pic. It's definitely not a Scamp nor is it a Black. It's possible it's a Hind (Red or Rock) as the pattern of dots fits well, but there appears to be dots on the lower lip which would indicate a Coney. Coneys also sometimes have that pattern of spots. Based on size, it could be any of the three or even a Graysby. Without additional info, I believe Coney is most likey.

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

It would be easier to ID if we had a clearer pic. It's definitely not a Scamp nor is it a Black. It's possible it's a Hind (Red or Rock) as the pattern of dots fits well, but there appears to be dots on the lower lip which would indicate a Coney. Coneys also sometimes have that pattern of spots. Based on size, it could be any of the three or even a Graysby. Without additional info, I believe Coney is most likey.

My connection to the server seems very slow... but, I tend to agree. BUT, without a better photo of the dorsal side, it almost looks like a bit has been bitten off

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Hard to tell. Coneys had two black dots on their lips, and Coneys I have seen and referenced in the REEF ID book have a solid pattern, not molted or blotchy. Grasbys have 3-5 spots that run parelled to the dorsel fin. That is the telltale identifable sign of a grasby. I don't think it is a grasby.

 

[Missdirected]

Well I am trying to learn to be able to identify some fish. I couldn't do this one but did ask Redheadmama, she is quite good at this, like Jenny. She thinks coney and supplied this pic: http://www.divefsda.com/Coney Grouper.jpg What do you guys think?


BTW, thanks Red

 

[H2Andy]

She thinks coney and supplied this pic: http://www.divefsda.com/Coney Grouper.jpg What do you guys think?

that picture is of a tiger grouper

this is a coney:

 

[TheRedHead]

These are also coneys:

The black/white ones are very commone in Cozumel. There's also a yellow one. I thought of Tiger Grouper, but it has a more basslike snout whereas the coney is more pointed. The original photo is not the best quality. Coney's can also have stripes and their eyes are more on top of their head. You guys can decide.

 

[H2Andy]

yup, those are all coneys..

i think that the first pic is a tiger grouper, though ... the markings are just too distinctive