Goliath Grouper
Epinephelus itajara
Adult goliath groupers inhabit reefs, wrecks, and rocky ledges in warm Atlantic coastal waters. They are ambush predators that swallow fish, crustaceans, and even small turtles with a huge mouth. This is one of the largest bony fishes on coral reefs, capable of exceeding 2 metres in length.
- Type
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- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
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- Goliath Grouper