Epinephelus labriformis (Jenyns, 1840)

Starry grouper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
Synonyms	Serranus labriformis, Epinephelus ordinatus, Epinephelus sellicauda, ... more
Common names	Mérou étoile, Cabrilla piedrera, Flag cabrilla, ... 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. 11035)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m (Ref. 5227)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 31°N - 10°S, 115°W - 77°W (Ref. 5222)

Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Peru, including the offshore islands of Cocos, Revillagigedo, and the Galapagos Islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8

Adults are most abundant in shallow water and also occurs to a depth of at least 30 m. Inhabits rocky area of coastal waters within continental shelf (Ref. 11035). A solitary predator that seems to feed on smaller fishes by day and crustaceans after dark. Spawning occurs in late summer (Ref. 5592).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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