Giant Grouper
Epinephelus lanceolatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–200 m
- Max size: 2.7 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: DD
The giant grouper is the largest bony fish on the reef, growing past two and a half metres and turning up in caves, wrecks and even harbours. Big adults have been caught from shore, and they take down spiny lobsters and even small sharks and rays with a single engulfing gulp.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218224.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Grouper live?
- The Giant Grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) is typically found at 1–200 m.
- Is the Giant Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Grouper can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Giant Grouper get?
- The Giant Grouper grows to about 2.7 m.