Banded Grouper
Epinephelus amblycephalus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 40–130 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This grouper holds station on offshore coral and rocky reefs, between about 40 and 130 metres. It reaches around half a metre and is prized in Hong Kong markets, taken on hand lines and sold fresh. Like other groupers it ambushes prey from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273834.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Grouper live?
- The Banded Grouper (Epinephelus amblycephalus) is typically found at 40–130 m.
- Is the Banded Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Grouper get?
- The Banded Grouper grows to about 50 cm.