Convict Grouper
Hyporthodus septemfasciatus
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A heavy grouper of shallow rocky reefs and semi enclosed bays, the convict grouper grows to more than a metre and a half. It hunts fish and crustaceans near shore and is now farmed in Japan.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Hyporthodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475102.
FAQ
- How deep does the Convict Grouper live?
- The Convict Grouper (Hyporthodus septemfasciatus) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Convict Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Convict Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Convict Grouper get?
- The Convict Grouper grows to about 1.6 m.