The Masked grouper (Gracila albomarginata) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The masked grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a slender, grey-brown body with a pale, mask-like pattern on the head and white-edged fins. As a bottom-oriented predator it hovers above steep coral reef slopes and seizes small fish and crustaceans. Many groupers change sex. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Masked grouper?
The Masked grouper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Masked grouper live?
The Masked grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Masked grouper get?
The Masked grouper grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Masked grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Masked grouper is harmless to humans.
Is the Masked grouper edible?
Yes, the Masked grouper is commonly eaten.
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