Starry grouper
📖 Overview
Adults are most abundant in shallow water and also occurs to a depth of at least 30 m. Inhabits rocky area of coastal waters within continental shelf . A solitary predator that seems to feed on smaller fishes by day and crustaceans after dark. Spawning occurs in late summer .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished by the following characteristics: olive green to reddish brown with scattered irregular white and brown spots and blotches; white triangle at the margin of the interspinous dorsal-fin membranes and bright white tag at the tip of each spine; juveniles with black spots on the top of head and median fins reddish distally with white edge; small black saddle on peduncle; inside of mouth is red; depth of body contained 2.7-3.1 times in SL; head length 2.2-2.5 times in SL; flat interorbital area; rounded preopercle, finely serrate, slightly enlarged ventral serrae; smooth subopercle and interopercle; slightly convex upper edge of operculum; subequal anterior and posterior nostrils .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Starry grouper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Starry grouper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Starry grouper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 31°N - 10°S, 115°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
smaller fishes by day and crustaceans after dark
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epinephelus ordinatus | Cope | 1871 | Synonym |
| Epinephelus sellicauda | Gill | 1862 | Synonym |
| Serranus labriformis | Jenyns | 1840 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 43 records indexed .
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