Epinephelus marginatus (Grouper)

Epinephelus marginatus (Grouper)

Description

A big fish that becomes male when it is old like labre.

The Epinephus Marginatus fish, also known as the giant giant or brown grouper, is a sea fish which is mainly in the warm and tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a large fish, often reaching more than two meters in length and weighing up to 200 kilograms. The giant giant has a solid and robust body, with a wide head and a gaping mouth filled with pointed teeth. His skin is covered with large round and irregular scales, which give it a rough and grainy appearance.

The giant grouper has a dark brown or grayish color on the top, which becomes lighter on the sides and the belly. The dorsal fin is generally reddish brown, while the pectoral and pelvic fins are cream or white. The caudal fin is large and powerful, with thick rays and scales that cover almost the entire surface.

The giant merou is a voracious predator which feeds mainly on fish, crustaceans and molluscs. He uses his imposing size and his physical strength to capture and shred his prey, often by attacking them by surprise. The giant giant is also known for its territorial and aggressive behavior, which can lead it to fight with other fish for control of its hunting territory.

The giant giant is a lonely fish that prefers to live alone in hidden places, such as underwater caves or coral reefs. It can sometimes be observed in shallow waters, but it prefers deeper waters to hide and reproduce.

Origin

  • Family :
  • Origin : The whole Mediterranean and the ribs from Portugal to Africa.

Features

  • Adult size : 1 cm
  • Behaviour : Gregarious
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Seawater, hot
  • Temperature : 19 - 31 °C
  • pH : 5.3 - 8.6
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 165

Dimorphism

He doesn't have any because it is getting older the woman becomes male.

Reproduction

Unknown in aquarium.

Contribution

  • Created by : coco00
  • Last update : 14/09/2022

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