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