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Family Serranidae consists of groupers, many of which are top-predators, consuming other fishes, crustaceans (e.g., crabs, shrimps), and squids. Groupers are found in various habitats including coral reefs, estuaries, and rocky reefs of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Juveniles generally inhabit seagrass beds.