How big is the White grouper?

White grouper (Epinephelus aeneus) reaches 40–120 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the White grouper?

White grouper is found between 0–200 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the White grouper?

IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).

Where can you find the White grouper?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

White grouper (Epinephelus aeneus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Epinephelus aeneus
Common name: White grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Epinephelus
Size: 40–120 cm
Depth: 0–200 m
IUCN status: Near threatened (NT)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, sand
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Epinephelus aeneus reaches 120 cm and 27 kg. Large tropical East Atlantic grouper (also Mediterranean) with robust bronze-gray to light olive body without marked contrasting patterns, pale fin edges. Lives from 0 to 200 m on rocky reefs, sandy and muddy bottoms from Mauritania to Senegal, Angola. Listed NT by IUCN following intensive commercial overfishing (important West Africa resource). Territorial ambush predator. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Trophy and commercial fishery. Wide-angle photo subject for imposing size.

Photo of White grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White grouper?: White grouper (Epinephelus aeneus) reaches 40–120 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the White grouper?: White grouper is found between 0–200 m deep.
Is the White grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the White grouper?: IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).
Where can you find the White grouper?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Epinephelus

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127032)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388415)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia