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