The Starry grouper (Cephalopholis polyspila) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The starry grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 19 cm and has a red-brown body densely covered with small, pale star-like spots. As a bottom-oriented ambush predator it lives around coral-rich reefs and engulfs small fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Starry grouper?
The Starry grouper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Starry grouper live?
The Starry grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Starry grouper get?
The Starry grouper grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.
Is the Starry grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Starry grouper is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cephalopholis
More from the family Serranidae
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