Oval Grouper
Triso dermopterus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 22–103 m
- Max size: 68 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An anti tropical grouper of rocky and silty bottoms, it reaches close to 70 centimetres and ranges from around twenty metres to over 100. The young feed on zooplankton in the water column, while what the adults eat remains undescribed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Triso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283058.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oval Grouper live?
- The Oval Grouper (Triso dermopterus) is typically found at 22–103 m.
- Is the Oval Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Oval Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oval Grouper get?
- The Oval Grouper grows to about 68 cm.