How big is the Dungat grouper?

Dungat grouper (Epinephelus goreensis) reaches 30–80 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Dungat grouper?

Dungat grouper is found between 10–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Dungat grouper?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Where can you find the Dungat grouper?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Dungat grouper (Epinephelus goreensis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Epinephelus goreensis
Common name: Dungat grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Epinephelus
Size: 30–80 cm
Depth: 10–100 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia

Description

Epinephelus goreensis reaches 80 cm. West African grouper with brown-gray to olive body with less contrasting patterns, less colorful than its cousins (dedicated to Goree Island in Senegal). Tropical East Atlantic endemic (Mauritania to Angola). Lives from 10 to 100 m on rocky reefs and coralligenous. Listed DD by IUCN (data deficient), less studied than E. aeneus. Territorial predator. Moderate commercial fishery. Little-known photo subject for divers, often confused with other Epinephelus. Discreet cousin of Goree Grouper Cephalopholis taeniops (batch 10).

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Dungat grouper?: Dungat grouper (Epinephelus goreensis) reaches 30–80 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Dungat grouper?: Dungat grouper is found between 10–100 m deep.
Is the Dungat grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Dungat grouper?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Dungat grouper?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Other species in the genus Epinephelus

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273854)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388235)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia