Humpback Grouper
Chromileptes altivelis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 2–40 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An odd, high backed grouper reaching about 70 centimetres, it haunts lagoon and seaward reefs and favours dead or silty patches and tide pools. Growth is very slow, and it ambushes small fish and crustaceans before they notice the blotched body looming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Chromileptes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 401295.
FAQ
- How deep does the Humpback Grouper live?
- The Humpback Grouper (Chromileptes altivelis) is typically found at 2–40 m.
- Is the Humpback Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Humpback Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Humpback Grouper get?
- The Humpback Grouper grows to about 70 cm.