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The Banded grouper (Epinephelus awoara) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
The yellow grouper is a grouper from the northwest Pacific, off China, Korea and Japan. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a stocky, brownish-yellow body with faint dark cross-bars and yellow fin margins. As a reef predator it shelters around rocks and reefs in shallow coastal water and hunts small fish, crustaceans and squid. It is a valued commercial food fish that is also farmed in aquaculture. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded grouper?
The Banded grouper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Brownish-yellow body with yellow fin edges; reef predator and farmed fish
Where does the Banded grouper live?
The Banded grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Banded grouper get?
The Banded grouper grows to a maximum of about 60 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Banded grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded grouper is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Banded grouper edible?
Yes, the Banded grouper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Epinephelus
More from the family Serranidae
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