The Threespot grouper (Epinephelus trimaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The Threespot grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from reef water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a robust, brown with three dark saddle marks along the back 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 Threespot grouper?
The Threespot grouper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Threespot grouper live?
The Threespot grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Threespot grouper get?
The Threespot grouper grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Threespot grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Threespot grouper is harmless to humans.
Is the Threespot grouper edible?
Yes, the Threespot grouper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Epinephelus
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