Surge Grouper (Epinephelus socialis)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Epinephelus socialis

(Günther, 1873)

Surge Grouper

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–10 m

Max size

52 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

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