Hawaiian Grouper
Hyporthodus quernus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 5–380 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A heavy grouper found only around the Hawaiian chain, ranging from shallow reefs down to nearly four hundred metres and growing past a metre long. It ambushes fish and crustaceans from the bottom and is prized as eating.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Hyporthodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475080.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Grouper live?
- The Hawaiian Grouper (Hyporthodus quernus) is typically found at 5–380 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Grouper get?
- The Hawaiian Grouper grows to about 1.2 m.