Plump Grouper
Epinephelus trophis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: to 130 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Known from only two specimens taken at the base of a drilling rig at 130 metres, this grouper of the continental shelf remains almost a mystery. With so little material, even basic facts of its life stay undetermined.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273873.
FAQ
- How deep does the Plump Grouper live?
- The Plump Grouper (Epinephelus trophis) is typically found at to 130 m.
- Is the Plump Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Plump Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Plump Grouper get?
- The Plump Grouper grows to about 12.5 cm.