How big is the Starry grouper?

Starry grouper (Epinephelus labriformis) reaches 30–65 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Starry grouper?

Starry grouper is found between 2–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Starry grouper?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Starry grouper?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Starry grouper (Epinephelus labriformis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Epinephelus labriformis
Common name: Starry grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Epinephelus
Size: 30–65 cm
Depth: 2–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Epinephelus labriformis reaches 65 cm. Eastern Pacific grouper with green-brown to olive body covered with distinctive numerous small starred white spots (hence starry grouper), dorsal black spot. Males with dark longitudinal line between spots. Lives from 2 to 30 m on rocky and coral reefs from Gulf of California to Peru, Galapagos. Ambush territorial predator of fish and crustaceans. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Local commercial and sport fishery. Iconic photo subject, one of the most common groupers in Sea of Cortez diving.

Photo of Starry grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Starry grouper?: Starry grouper (Epinephelus labriformis) reaches 30–65 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Starry grouper?: Starry grouper is found between 2–30 m deep.
Is the Starry grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Starry grouper?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Starry grouper?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Epinephelus

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273858)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388503)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia