Striped Grouper
Epinephelus latifasciatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 20–240 m
- Max size: 1.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The striped grouper favours continental bottoms of low relief, with big individuals over coarse sand or rock and smaller ones on silty mud. A heavy fish reaching about 137 cm, it is taken year round by long line fishers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218214.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Grouper live?
- The Striped Grouper (Epinephelus latifasciatus) is typically found at 20–240 m.
- Is the Striped Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Grouper get?
- The Striped Grouper grows to about 1.4 m.