Marbled Grouper
Dermatolepis inermis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 3–213 m
- Max size: 91 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A heavy bodied grouper of deep ledges and caves, the marbled grouper hides in crevices and darts off the moment a diver gets close. It can reach about 91 centimetres on reefs down past 200 metres, and fishing pressure is its main threat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Dermatolepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276920.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Grouper live?
- The Marbled Grouper (Dermatolepis inermis) is typically found at 3–213 m.
- Is the Marbled Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Grouper get?
- The Marbled Grouper grows to about 91 cm.