Whitespotted Grouper
Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 2–65 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper scattered with white spots, it keeps to rocky and coral rich deep lagoons, channels and outer reef slopes, usually in or near caves down to about 65 metres. It hunts fish and crustaceans, and the juveniles shelter in tide pools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218247.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Grouper live?
- The Whitespotted Grouper (Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus) is typically found at 2–65 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Grouper get?
- The Whitespotted Grouper grows to about 76 cm.