The Clipperton grouper (Epinephelus clippertonensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 61 cm.
Description
The Clipperton grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from reef water of the eastern Pacific, around oceanic islands. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a robust, brown with paler blotches body with a large mouth. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters among rocks and coral and engulfs fish and crustaceans with a sudden suction strike. Like many groupers a female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Clipperton grouper?
The Clipperton grouper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Clipperton grouper live?
The Clipperton grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Clipperton grouper get?
The Clipperton grouper grows to a maximum of about 61 cm.
Is the Clipperton grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Clipperton grouper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Epinephelus
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