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Specklefin Grouper, photographed on a transparent background
Photo: G. H. Ford · Public domain

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Specklefin Grouper

Epinephelus ongus

The Specklefin Grouper (Epinephelus ongus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Serranidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 20 and 60 m deep. It grows to 40 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size
40 cmtotal length
Depth
20–60 m
Climate zone
Tropical

In the wild

Water type
Marine
Climate zone
Tropical
Habitat
Coral and rocky reefs

Depth

Conservation status

Classification

  1. FamilySerranidae
  2. GenusEpinephelus
  3. SpeciesEpinephelus ongus

Quick answers

Specklefin Grouper size: how big does it get?
It grows to 40 cm (total length).
Specklefin Grouper: is it endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

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Sources

The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.