Rock Grouper
Epinephelus fasciatomaculosus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 15–30 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper of shallow rocky bottoms between fifteen and thirty metres, it hunts small fish, prawns, crabs, worms and snails. It keeps to itself among the rocks and is prized enough to fetch a good price at market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273852.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock Grouper live?
- The Rock Grouper (Epinephelus fasciatomaculosus) is typically found at 15–30 m.
- Is the Rock Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Grouper get?
- The Rock Grouper grows to about 30 cm.