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Hamlet (Epinephelus striatus)
FishverifiedCritically Endangered

Epinephelus striatus

(Bloch, 1792)

Hamlet

Also known as: Nassau Grouper, Mutton Grouper

Verified againstWoRMS
About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–90 m

Max size

1.22 m

Max weight

25 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

29 yrs

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

Where to find it
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