Epinephelus tukula

  • Potato grouper
  • Kartoffel - Zackenbarsch
  • Mérou patate
  • Mero patata
  • Cernia patata

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 10 and 150 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is aggressive and may attack

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 200 cm
  • 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
    • -Sport or local fishing