Longspine Grouper
Epinephelus longispinis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper of coral reefs and rocky ground down to about 70 metres, it feeds mainly on crabs and mantis shrimps and only rarely on small fishes, squid or shellfish. It lives alone, reaches about 55 centimetres, and turns up in Chinese medicine.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218221.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspine Grouper live?
- The Longspine Grouper (Epinephelus longispinis) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Longspine Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Longspine Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longspine Grouper get?
- The Longspine Grouper grows to about 55 cm.