Blacksaddled Coralgrouper
Plectropomus laevis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–100 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A voracious hunter of coral rich lagoons and outer reefs, this grouper preys mostly on other fish, including smaller groupers. It migrates short distances to spawn in aggregations, often only a pair or two per reef. It can reach about 125 centimetres and may carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Plectropomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218260.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blacksaddled Coralgrouper live?
- The Blacksaddled Coralgrouper (Plectropomus laevis) is typically found at 4–100 m.
- Is the Blacksaddled Coralgrouper dangerous to divers?
- The Blacksaddled Coralgrouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacksaddled Coralgrouper get?
- The Blacksaddled Coralgrouper grows to about 1.3 m.