Mutton Hamlet
Alphestes afer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary grouper of seagrass beds, the mutton hamlet spends the day hidden in crevices or lying on its side, sometimes flicking sand over itself. It hunts crabs and other crustaceans at night, and there have been reports of ciguatera poisoning from eating it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Alphestes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279567.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mutton Hamlet live?
- The Mutton Hamlet (Alphestes afer) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Mutton Hamlet dangerous to divers?
- The Mutton Hamlet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mutton Hamlet get?
- The Mutton Hamlet grows to about 33 cm.