Aethaloperca rogaa (Forsskål, 1775)

Redmouth grouper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
Synonyms	Perca rogaa, Cephalopholis rogaa, Perca lunaria, ... more
Common names	Vieille roga, Cherna roga, Redmouth rockcod, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

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

Max length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4787)

Length at first maturity

L_m ?, range 34 - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m, usually 3 - 60 m (Ref. 5222)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 36°N - 36°S, 27°E - 180°E (Ref. 5222)

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa and east to the Gilbert Islands. Probably found in all tropical islands of the Indian Ocean. Recorded from Europa Island (MNHN 1992-0475, Ref. 33390).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Dark brown to black in color, occasionally with an orange cast (Ref 5222). Inside of this grouper's mouth ranges from light pink to crimson. Juveniles have a white border on the caudal fin (Ref. 37816).

Found in coastal reefs and lagoons, often silty habitat (Ref. 48635), in or near caves and holes in the reef. Feeds mainly on small fishes (including Pempheris sp.), also on stomatopods (Pseudosquilla sp.) (Ref. 6448); and crustaceans (Ref. 37816). Preliminary data indicate that it spawns at any time of the year and matures (females?) at about 35 cm SL (Ref. 6448). Small juveniles mimic Centropyge vrolikii (Ref. 8631), and C. nox until they outgrow their model in size (Ref. 48635). In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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