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Wavy-lined grouper (Epinephelus undulosus) — Serranidae

Wavy-lined grouper

Epinephelus undulosus
Family: Serranidae

The Wavy-lined grouper (Epinephelus undulosus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 120 cm.

Length
120 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
24.0–90.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Wavy-lined grouper is a grouper (Epinephelidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 120 cm and has a robust, stocky body with a large mouth. The grey-brown body bears fine, wavy dark longitudinal lines. As a bottom-oriented ambush predator it shelters in crevices, caves and wrecks of coral and rocky reefs and engulfs fish and crustaceans. Many groupers change sex. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Wavy-lined grouper?

The Wavy-lined grouper has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Wavy-lined grouper live?

The Wavy-lined grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Wavy-lined grouper get?

The Wavy-lined grouper grows to a maximum of about 120 cm. On average the species is around 45 cm.

Is the Wavy-lined grouper dangerous to humans?

No, the Wavy-lined grouper is harmless to humans.

Is the Wavy-lined grouper edible?

Yes, the Wavy-lined grouper is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Golflijn-tandbaars sourced
English name
Wavy-lined grouper sourced
Scientific name
Epinephelus undulosus
Family
Serranidae
Other names
Brown-lined reefcod; Brown-lined rock cod; Brown-lined rock-cod; Coral cod; Grouper verified

Appearance

Size class
Extra large verified
Max length (cm)
120.0 verified
Average length (cm)
45.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
24.0 verified
Max depth (m)
90.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Protogynous (female first) sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Vissen met natuurlijk aas (vis, garnaal, worm) of kunstaas dicht bij rif- en rotsstructuren. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Epinephelus

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