Highfin Grouper
Epinephelus maculatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 2–100 m
- Max size: 60.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper of lagoon and seaward reefs, it hunts sand dwelling fishes and crustaceans and sometimes octopus, ranging down to depths near 100 metres. It is sold live in Hong Kong markets, though in some areas the flesh can carry ciguatera toxin.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273860.
FAQ
- How deep does the Highfin Grouper live?
- The Highfin Grouper (Epinephelus maculatus) is typically found at 2–100 m.
- Is the Highfin Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Highfin Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Highfin Grouper get?
- The Highfin Grouper grows to about 60.5 cm.