Highfin Coralgrouper
Plectropomus oligacanthus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–147 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coralgrouper of drop offs and steep channel slopes, it sometimes hunts in twos or threes for crustaceans and fish over rock and sand. It grows to about 75 centimetres, is rare in most areas, and can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Plectropomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277891.
FAQ
- How deep does the Highfin Coralgrouper live?
- The Highfin Coralgrouper (Plectropomus oligacanthus) is typically found at 5–147 m.
- Is the Highfin Coralgrouper dangerous to divers?
- The Highfin Coralgrouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Highfin Coralgrouper get?
- The Highfin Coralgrouper grows to about 75 cm.