Honeycomb Grouper
Epinephelus merra
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 36.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A honeycomb patterned grouper of shallow coastal and lagoon reefs, with young sheltering among staghorn coral thickets. It hunts crustaceans and fish, taking more fish as it ages, and though it carries no venom it has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218228.
FAQ
- How deep does the Honeycomb Grouper live?
- The Honeycomb Grouper (Epinephelus merra) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Honeycomb Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Honeycomb Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Honeycomb Grouper get?
- The Honeycomb Grouper grows to about 36.5 cm.