Epinephelus tauvina

Greasy grouper
Gefleckter Zackenbarsch
Mérou loutre
Mero crestado gris
Cernia maculata bruna

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 0 and 300 Meters.
Common species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 75 cm
Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!