Mycteroperca rubra

Mottled grouper
Königsbarsch
Mérou royal;Badèche rouge
Abadejo
Cernia rossa

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate 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 15 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 : 80 cm
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
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