How big is the Golden grouper?

Golden grouper (Epinephelus costae) reaches 40–140 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Golden grouper?

Golden grouper is found between 10–200 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Golden grouper?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Where can you find the Golden grouper?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Golden grouper (Epinephelus costae)

Key facts

Scientific name: Epinephelus costae
Common name: Golden grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Epinephelus
Size: 40–140 cm
Depth: 10–200 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky, reef
Behaviours: solitary, schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Epinephelus costae reaches 1.4 m. Large grouper with a more slender and fusiform body than E. marginatus, blue-grey to brown with discreet golden horizontal lines. Unlike other mostly-solitary Mediterranean groupers, the golden grouper sometimes forms small tight schools under rocky overhangs and above wrecks. Protogynous hermaphrodite. From 10 to 200 m. Remarkable sightings in the Adriatic and in marine reserves.

Photo of Golden grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Golden grouper?: Golden grouper (Epinephelus costae) reaches 40–140 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Golden grouper?: Golden grouper is found between 10–200 m deep.
Is the Golden grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Golden grouper?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Golden grouper?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Epinephelus

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127034)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388567)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia