Spotted Coralgrouper
Plectropomus maculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–100 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large coralgrouper of inshore coastal reefs, this ambush predator favours mixed coral and algae habitat and is oddly absent from clear offshore reefs. It gathers in groups to spawn, and despite being good eating it has caused ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Plectropomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218267.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Coralgrouper live?
- The Spotted Coralgrouper (Plectropomus maculatus) is typically found at 5–100 m.
- Is the Spotted Coralgrouper dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Coralgrouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Coralgrouper get?
- The Spotted Coralgrouper grows to about 1.3 m.