Epinephelus andersoni Boulenger, 1903

Catface grouper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
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Common names	Mérou chat, Mero gato, Garoupa gato, ... 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 : 87.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 74502); max. published weight: 8,650 g (Ref. 4787)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 50 m (Ref. 4319)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 15°S - 37°S, 27°E - 51°E (Ref. 5222)

Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: known with certainty only from the southeast coast of Africa between Quissico, Mozambique (24°50'S) and Knysna, South Africa (23°E). Reports from Madagascar are dubious.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8

Inhabits reefs and rocky bottom to a depth of at least 50 m; juveniles are found in tide pools. Feeds on fishes, spiny lobsters, and crabs. Sexual maturity is attained at 50 to 60 cm.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Near Threatened (NT)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (50 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Wiethüchter, Anita

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