Surge Grouper
Epinephelus socialis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0 to 10 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shallow water grouper more at home on atolls than high islands, the surge grouper favours exposed outer reef areas battered by waves. It grows to about half a metre and hunts grapsid crabs, octopus and fish, with the young taken from tide pools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273868.
FAQ
- How deep does the Surge Grouper live?
- The Surge Grouper (Epinephelus socialis) is typically found at 0 to 10 m.
- Is the Surge Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Surge Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Surge Grouper get?
- The Surge Grouper grows to about 52 cm.