Smooth Grouper
Dermatolepis striolata
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 85 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rare grouper of shallow, turbid coastal reefs, seen in small groups of eight or fewer rather than alone. Stomach studies turn up fish, and it reaches roughly 85 centimetres on sheltered rocky and coral bottoms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Dermatolepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218195.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Grouper live?
- The Smooth Grouper (Dermatolepis striolata) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Smooth Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Smooth Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smooth Grouper get?
- The Smooth Grouper grows to about 85 cm.