Epinephelus malabaricus

  • Malabar grouper
  • Malaberzackenbarsch
  • Malabar tandbaars
  • Merou malabar
  • Mero malabárico
  • Cernia di Malabar

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 150 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 120 cm
  • Maximum age known : 32 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - -
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!