Smooth grouper
📖 Overview
A rare species seen on shallow waters of sheltered, turbid coastal rocky or coral reefs . Morgans (1982, Ref. 6448) reports shoaling behavior in small groups (8 or fewer individuals). Examination of stomach contents reveal fish remains.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Distinguished by the following characteristics: body depth, 2.4-2.6 times in SL; eye diameter much less than snout length, 7.2-8.1 in HL; preopercle serrate, serrae covered by skin; opercular spines not readily visible; slightly concave or straight dorsal head profile; caudal fin rounded or truncate with rounded corners; smooth scales, mostly covered by skin and auxiliary scales .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth grouper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smooth grouper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Smooth grouper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 27°N - 30°S, 32°E - 63°E south coast of Arabian Peninsula, Aldabra, Comoros, Madagascar, and coast of Africa from Kenya to Durban, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatolepis aldabrensis | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
| Serranus gibbosus | Boulenger | 1888 | Synonym |
| Serranus striolatus | Playfair | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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