Marbled coralgrouper
📖 Overview
Usually found in shallow water (less than 10 m), however, Kyushin et al. (1977, Ref. 6894) reported specimens caught on a vertical longline at depths of 45 to 62 m. Solitary or in small groups. Often drifts well above the bottom . Feeds exclusively on fishes (parrotfishes, wrasses, holocentrids, acanthurids, a triggerfish, and a juvenile Sphyraena) . Also caught with trawls.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marbled coralgrouper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Marbled coralgrouper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Marbled coralgrouper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 62 m , usually ? - 10 m . Tropical; 3°S - 31°S, 30°E - 75°E South Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Aldabra, Seychelles, Mauritius, St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 135 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Marbled coralgrouper has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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