Epinephelus itajara

  • Giant grouper
  • Judenfisch
  • Reuzenzeebaars
  • Mérou géant
  • Mero guasa;Cherna guasa
  • Cernia jewfish

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific

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 100 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 250 cm
  • Maximum age known : 40 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may bite
  • 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 asCritically endangered