Starspotted Grouper
Epinephelus hexagonatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 27.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A well camouflaged grouper of shallow exposed outer reefs, the starspotted hind lies in wait alone and ambushes fishes, mantis shrimp and crabs. Small at under thirty centimetres, it feeds artisanal fishers but has been linked to cases of ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218232.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starspotted Grouper live?
- The Starspotted Grouper (Epinephelus hexagonatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Starspotted Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Starspotted Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Starspotted Grouper get?
- The Starspotted Grouper grows to about 27.5 cm.