Greasy Grouper
Epinephelus tauvina
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–300 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The greasy grouper sits on coral reefs as a solitary ambush predator, with juveniles in tide pools and reef flats and adults moving into deeper water down to 300 metres. Larger fish feed almost entirely on other fishes, taking the occasional crustacean. It can reach a full metre and has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218205.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greasy Grouper live?
- The Greasy Grouper (Epinephelus tauvina) is typically found at 1–300 m.
- Is the Greasy Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Greasy Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greasy Grouper get?
- The Greasy Grouper grows to about 1 m.