Wavy-Lined Grouper
Mycteroperca acutirostris
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 3–70 m
- Max size: 80 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grouper of Brazilian rocky reefs, the adult settles over high relief bottom while juveniles shelter in turtle grass, mangroves and shallow coral. It reaches about 80 centimetres and is a favourite game fish in southern Brazil.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Mycteroperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273876.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wavy-Lined Grouper live?
- The Wavy-Lined Grouper (Mycteroperca acutirostris) is typically found at 3–70 m.
- Is the Wavy-Lined Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Wavy-Lined Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wavy-Lined Grouper get?
- The Wavy-Lined Grouper grows to about 80 cm.