Striped-Fin Grouper
Epinephelus posteli
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 20–50 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A reef grouper of deeper coral slopes between twenty and fifty metres, this striped finned hunter takes fish and invertebrates and reaches around a metre long. Seldom seen and poorly documented, it draws some interest from sport anglers off northern Natal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218231.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped-Fin Grouper live?
- The Striped-Fin Grouper (Epinephelus posteli) is typically found at 20–50 m.
- Is the Striped-Fin Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Striped-Fin Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped-Fin Grouper get?
- The Striped-Fin Grouper grows to about 1 m.