Coral Grouper
Epinephelus corallicola
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 49 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This grouper haunts shallow silty coastal reefs and slips into estuaries, hunting alone or in small groups. It reaches close to 50 centimetres and, like most groupers, begins life female before some individuals switch to male as they grow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273844.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Grouper live?
- The Coral Grouper (Epinephelus corallicola) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Coral Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Grouper get?
- The Coral Grouper grows to about 49 cm.