Duskytail Grouper
Epinephelus bleekeri
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 30–105 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A solitary grouper of shallow banks and silty coastal reefs, it favours soft bottoms between about 30 and 105 metres rather than well built coral. It grows to roughly 76 centimetres and reaches Hong Kong live fish markets, usually taken by trawl or handline.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273838.
FAQ
- How deep does the Duskytail Grouper live?
- The Duskytail Grouper (Epinephelus bleekeri) is typically found at 30–105 m.
- Is the Duskytail Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Duskytail Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Duskytail Grouper get?
- The Duskytail Grouper grows to about 76 cm.