Multispotted Grouper
Epinephelus gabriellae
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 6–88 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This grouper hangs over rocky bottoms with good coral cover, the young keeping to shallow reefs while adults move deeper toward ninety metres. The multispotted grouper grows to about half a metre and ambushes fish and invertebrates from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218240.
FAQ
- How deep does the Multispotted Grouper live?
- The Multispotted Grouper (Epinephelus gabriellae) is typically found at 6–88 m.
- Is the Multispotted Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Multispotted Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Multispotted Grouper get?
- The Multispotted Grouper grows to about 52 cm.