Redmouth Grouper
Aethaloperca rogaa
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 3–60 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A dark grouper of coastal reefs and lagoons, often over silty ground, it lurks in or near caves and holes in the reef. It hunts mainly small fishes along with mantis shrimps and other crustaceans, and reaches about 60 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Aethaloperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218168.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redmouth Grouper live?
- The Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa) is typically found at 3–60 m.
- Is the Redmouth Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Redmouth Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redmouth Grouper get?
- The Redmouth Grouper grows to about 60 cm.