Potato grouper

Facts

Scientific name:

Epinephelus tukula

Biology:

Mainly found in deep reef channels and seamounts, in current prone areas . Juveniles may be found in tide pools . Feeds on reef fishes, skates, crabs, and spiny lobsters . Considered to be exceedingly territorial and very aggressive towards intruders. Vulnerable to spear fishers . Hand fed by divers in certain areas, but potentially dangerous to the inexperienced. In the Hong Kong live fish markets .

IUCN Red List Status:

None

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

Source:

http://comiya.net/fish/order/suzuki_mc/suzuki_amc/hata_ca/ma-hata_zc/kasuri-hata.html

License type:

CC-BY-NC

Source:

http://eol.org/data_objects/21021718

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 8. Interorbital space slightly convex; preopercle rounded or sub angular, the serrae slightly enlarged; upper edge of the operculum almost straight; nostrils sub equal; maxilla reaches to or past vertical at rear edge of eye. Overall color is pale brownish gray with several dark brown to black widely-spaced blotches; hed awith smaller dark brown spots and streaks (many radiating from the eye); dark spots on fins small distally. Large adults may be nearly black.

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? , range 99 - ? cm Max length : 200 cm TL male/unsexed; ; max. published weight: 110.0 kg