White-Edged Grouper
Epinephelus albomarginatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 10–100 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A large grouper of rocky and coral ground, it patrols down to at least 100 metres and ambushes invertebrates, fish and squid. It can reach a full metre, and heavy fishing pressure has left it listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Epinephelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398484.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Edged Grouper live?
- The White-Edged Grouper (Epinephelus albomarginatus) is typically found at 10–100 m.
- Is the White-Edged Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The White-Edged Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White-Edged Grouper get?
- The White-Edged Grouper grows to about 1 m.