Blackfin Grouper
Cephalopholis nigripinnis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A solitary grouper common in coral rich areas, the blackfin hunts small fishes and crustaceans across the reef. It grows to under thirty centimetres and turns up throughout much of its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 313075.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackfin Grouper live?
- The Blackfin Grouper (Cephalopholis nigripinnis) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Blackfin Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackfin Grouper get?
- The Blackfin Grouper grows to about 28 cm.