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Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itajara)
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Epinephelus itajara

(Lichtenstein, 1822)

Goliath Grouper

Also known as: Itajara, Jewfish, Atlantic Goliath Grouper, Giant Grouper, Giant Seabass

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–100 m

Max size

2.5 m

Max weight

455 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

37 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

Where to find it

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