Oblique-Banded Grouper
Epinephelus radiatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 18–383 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper of hard bottoms reaching about 70 centimetres, the adults live deep, between roughly 80 and 383 metres, while juveniles stay in shallow water around 18 to 20 metres. The species is apparently rare and carries pale oblique bands across the body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218222.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oblique-Banded Grouper live?
- The Oblique-Banded Grouper (Epinephelus radiatus) is typically found at 18–383 m.
- Is the Oblique-Banded Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Oblique-Banded Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oblique-Banded Grouper get?
- The Oblique-Banded Grouper grows to about 70 cm.