Barred-Chest Grouper
Epinephelus faveatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–125 m
- Max size: 36.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small grouper that lives over coral reefs and rocky bottoms in shallow water, reaching under forty centimetres. It is usually solitary, and even modest sized individuals carry well developed ovaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218219.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred-Chest Grouper live?
- The Barred-Chest Grouper (Epinephelus faveatus) is typically found at 1–125 m.
- Is the Barred-Chest Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Barred-Chest Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred-Chest Grouper get?
- The Barred-Chest Grouper grows to about 36.5 cm.