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!