Epinephelus lanceolatus

Giant grouper
Riesen - Zackenbarsch
Mérou lancéolé
Mero gigante
Cernia gigante

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 seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 3 and 100 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 270 cm
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species is classified asVulnerable