The Smooth grouper (Dermatolepis striolata) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 85 cm.
Description
The smooth grouper is a large grouper (Epinephelidae) from coastal waters of the western Indian Ocean and southeast Atlantic. The species grows to about 85 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, grey-brown body with irregular pale markings and a smooth skin. As a bottom-oriented predator it shelters around rocky reefs and wrecks and seizes fish and crustaceans. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Smooth grouper?
The Smooth grouper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Smooth grouper live?
The Smooth grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Smooth grouper get?
The Smooth grouper grows to a maximum of about 85 cm.
Is the Smooth grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Smooth grouper is harmless to humans.
Is the Smooth grouper edible?
The Smooth grouper is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Dermatolepis
More from the family Serranidae
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