Threespot Grouper
Epinephelus trimaculatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper of coral and rocky reefs, the young shelter in tide pools and clear shallows while adults move into deeper water down to about 30 metres. Like its relatives it begins life female and can switch to male with age.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273872.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Grouper live?
- The Threespot Grouper (Epinephelus trimaculatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Threespot Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Grouper get?
- The Threespot Grouper grows to about 50 cm.