Epinephelus costae (Steindachner, 1878)

Goldblotch grouper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
Synonyms	Serranus costae, Cerna catalonica, Cerna chrysotaenia, ... more
Common names	Mérou badèche, Falso abadejo, Golden grouper, ... more

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Main reference

Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall. 1993. (Ref. 5222)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 140 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12382)

Length at first maturity

L_m ?, range 30 - 35 cm

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 200 m (Ref. 27000), usually 20 - 80 m (Ref. 5222)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 46°N - 13°S, 27°W - 14°E (Ref. 5222)

Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Records of Epinephelus alexandrinus from Madeira are apparently based on misidentifications of Myctoperca fusca.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8

Found on sand, mud or rock bottoms (Ref. 6789). Juveniles form small groups (Ref. 12382). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and fish (Ref. 12382). Does not adapt well in aquariums (Ref. 12382).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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