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