Sevenbar Grouper
Hyporthodus ergastularius
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 15–370 m
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A heavy grouper of rocky reefs along the continental shelf and slope, it reaches over a metre and a half in length. The young settle shallow, between about 15 and 128 metres, while adults move out as deep as 370 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Hyporthodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475076.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sevenbar Grouper live?
- The Sevenbar Grouper (Hyporthodus ergastularius) is typically found at 15–370 m.
- Is the Sevenbar Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Sevenbar Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sevenbar Grouper get?
- The Sevenbar Grouper grows to about 1.6 m.