Palemargin Grouper

Epinephelus bontoides

Palemargin Grouper

One of the rarest groupers of the Indo Pacific, it lives over mud, rock and cobble bottoms in shallow water down to about thirty metres. Almost nothing has been published on its biology, and it keeps to itself.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273839.

FAQ

How deep does the Palemargin Grouper live?
The Palemargin Grouper (Epinephelus bontoides) is typically found at 0–30 m.
Is the Palemargin Grouper dangerous to divers?
The Palemargin Grouper is harmless to divers.
How big does the Palemargin Grouper get?
The Palemargin Grouper grows to about 30 cm.