Dermatolepis inermis

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  • Marbled grouper
  • Marmor-Zackenbarsch
  • Gemarmerde zeebaars
  • Mérou marbré
  • Mero mármol
  • Cernia inerme marmorizzata

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

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 is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 3 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 : 90 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is classified asVulnerable