Starry Grouper
Epinephelus labriformis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary grouper of rocky coastal reefs, the starry grouper hunts fishes by day and switches to crustaceans after dark. It ranges from the shallows down to at least 30 metres and reaches about 60 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273858.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starry Grouper live?
- The Starry Grouper (Epinephelus labriformis) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Starry Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Starry Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Starry Grouper get?
- The Starry Grouper grows to about 60 cm.