Speckled Blue Grouper
Epinephelus cyanopodus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 2–150 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large grouper that hangs several metres off the bottom around coral heads in lagoons and bays, it hunts sand dwelling fishes and crustaceans like snake eels and box crabs. It grows past a metre, is easily caught by anglers at night, and has been linked to ciguatera poisoning when eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Blue Grouper live?
- The Speckled Blue Grouper (Epinephelus cyanopodus) is typically found at 2–150 m.
- Is the Speckled Blue Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Blue Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Blue Grouper get?
- The Speckled Blue Grouper grows to about 1.2 m.