Halfmoon Grouper
Epinephelus rivulatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–150 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sedentary grouper that settles on coral reefs, rocky ground, algal flats and seagrass beds, it ranges from shallow water down to around 150 metres. It hunts fish and crustaceans, gathers to spawn, and begins life female before some turn male. It reaches about 45 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218216.
FAQ
- How deep does the Halfmoon Grouper live?
- The Halfmoon Grouper (Epinephelus rivulatus) is typically found at 1–150 m.
- Is the Halfmoon Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Halfmoon Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Halfmoon Grouper get?
- The Halfmoon Grouper grows to about 45 cm.