Goldblotch Grouper
Epinephelus costae
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–300 m
- Max size: 1.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A large grouper of Mediterranean rock, sand and mud bottoms, the goldblotch grouper hunts crustaceans, molluscs and fish and ranges down to about three hundred metres. Juveniles keep to shallow water in small groups, and the species does poorly in captivity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127034.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldblotch Grouper live?
- The Goldblotch Grouper (Epinephelus costae) is typically found at 1–300 m.
- Is the Goldblotch Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Goldblotch Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldblotch Grouper get?
- The Goldblotch Grouper grows to about 1.4 m.