How big is the Island grouper?

Island grouper (Mycteroperca fusca) reaches 40–80 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Island grouper?

Island grouper is found between 10–200 m deep.

Island grouper (Mycteroperca fusca)

Key facts

Scientific name: Mycteroperca fusca
Common name: Island grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Mycteroperca
Size: 40–80 cm
Depth: 10–200 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, coralligenous, cave
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Macaronesia

Description

Mycteroperca fusca reaches 80 cm and 5 kg. Grouper endemic to Macaronesia (Madeira, Canaries, Cape Verde) brown-gray to olive-green with dark spots and marbling, massive head. Lives from 10 to 200 m on drop-offs, caves and rocky scree. Protogynous hermaphrodite (female then male). Heavily overfished, VU status. One of the largest benthic predators in Macaronesian waters, curious and often approachable when diving. Flagship species of Canarian marine parks.

Photo of Island grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Island grouper?: Island grouper (Mycteroperca fusca) reaches 40–80 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Island grouper?: Island grouper is found between 10–200 m deep.
Is the Island grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Island grouper?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Island grouper?: Found in: Macaronesia.

Other species in the genus Mycteroperca

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127038)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2389030)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia