The Snubnose grouper (Epinephelus macrospilos) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 51 cm.
Description
The snubnose grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 51 cm and has a light-brown body densely covered with dark, angular spots, with a few larger blotches on the back. As a bottom-oriented ambush predator it lives around coral and rocky reefs and engulfs small fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Snubnose grouper?
The Snubnose grouper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Snubnose grouper live?
The Snubnose grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Snubnose grouper get?
The Snubnose grouper grows to a maximum of about 51 cm.
Is the Snubnose grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Snubnose grouper is harmless to humans.
Is the Snubnose grouper edible?
Yes, the Snubnose grouper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Epinephelus
More from the family Serranidae
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