Mycteroperca fusca
Island grouper
Makronesen-Zackenbarsch
Mérou des îles 
Abade
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
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 1 and 200 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Endemic species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 80 cm
- Maximum age known : 40 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 is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- The species is classified asEndangered
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!