Summan Grouper
Epinephelus summana
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A reef grouper of shallow protected lagoons and brackish edges, the summan grouper grows to roughly half a metre and ambushes prey from coral cover. Almost nothing has been published on how it lives, though it shows up fresh in local Red Sea markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218238.
FAQ
- How deep does the Summan Grouper live?
- The Summan Grouper (Epinephelus summana) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Summan Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Summan Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Summan Grouper get?
- The Summan Grouper grows to about 52 cm.