Wavy-Lined Grouper
Epinephelus undulosus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 24–90 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large grouper reaching about 120 centimetres, it lives over open muddy bottoms, sheltering in mud holes, around wrecks and beneath debris. It is a wary, easily spooked fish that hunts small fishes, mantis shrimps and even drifting tunicates. Adults are usually solitary.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367207.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wavy-Lined Grouper live?
- The Wavy-Lined Grouper (Epinephelus undulosus) is typically found at 24–90 m.
- Is the Wavy-Lined Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Wavy-Lined Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wavy-Lined Grouper get?
- The Wavy-Lined Grouper grows to about 1.2 m.