The Cloudy grouper (Epinephelus erythrurus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 45 cm.
Description
The Cloudy grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a robust, brown with a cloudy pattern body with a large mouth. As a bottom-oriented ambush hunter it shelters among rocks and coral and engulfs fish and crustaceans with a sudden suction strike. Like many groupers a female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cloudy grouper?
The Cloudy grouper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Cloudy grouper live?
The Cloudy grouper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Cloudy grouper get?
The Cloudy grouper grows to a maximum of about 45 cm.
Is the Cloudy grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Cloudy grouper is harmless to humans.
Is the Cloudy grouper edible?
Yes, the Cloudy grouper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Epinephelus
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