Epinephelus costae

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Goldblotch grouper
Brauner Zackenbarsch
Badèche
Falso abadejo
Cernia dorata

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 10 and 200 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 140 cm
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - Tunicates
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing