Yellow Grouper
Epinephelus awoara
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A grouper of rocky areas and sandy mud bottoms, the yellow grouper starts life as a female and can later switch to male. Aggressive in close quarters, it chases and bites rivals, and juveniles are common in tide pools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273836.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Grouper live?
- The Yellow Grouper (Epinephelus awoara) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Yellow Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Grouper get?
- The Yellow Grouper grows to about 60 cm.