Giant grouper
Epinephelus lanceolatus
ok. 2,5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- duże osobniki mogą przekroczyć 400 kgDorosłe osobniki
Giant grouper — size comparison
The giant grouper is among the largest fishes inhabiting Indo-Pacific reefs. It has a substantial body and enormous mouth that can open suddenly to suck in prey
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,522,5
approx. 2.5 m
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Giant grouper — size comparison — facts and sources
The giant grouper is among the largest fishes inhabiting Indo-Pacific reefs. It has a substantial body and enormous mouth that can open suddenly to suck in prey. It uses caves, wrecks, rocky shelters and river mouths.
It hunts fish, spiny lobsters, crabs and other available animals, including smaller sharks. Adults are usually encountered alone. Slow movement or waiting beside a shelter gives way to a short, explosive attack when prey comes close enough.