イタヤラ

Epinephelus itajara

Vulnerable Saltwater

最大体長

250.0 cm

最大体重

363.0 kg

体色

Yellow-brown to olive-green body densely …

生息水深

0-100m

科

Serranidae

カテゴリ

Sport Fish

概要

The goliath grouper is the largest grouper in the Atlantic Ocean. This massive reef dweller can swallow prey whole and produces a distinctive booming sound by contracting its swim bladder to ward off intruders.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	250.0 cm
Maximum Weight	363.0 kg
生息水深	0-100m

Coloration

Yellow-brown to olive-green body densely covered with small dark brown spots and irregular blotches; 3–4 faint pale vertical bands on the flanks; juveniles show bolder contrasting yellow and black stripes.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries

水質タイプ

Saltwater

生息水深

0-100m

分布域

Tropical western Atlantic from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil, and eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to Peru. Congregates in shallow reef habitats, mangroves, and rocky ledges.

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

イタヤラ is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

イタヤラ faces significant threats to its wild populations.

食用・料理情報

味

Firm, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor; harvest is heavily restricted or banned throughout most of its range due to Vulnerable status. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged.

釣り情報

ゲームフィッシュ

はい

ファイト評価

9/5

おすすめ餌・ルアー

live bait, mullet, jacks

Taxonomy

目	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
科	Serranidae (Sea basses and groupers)
種	Epinephelus itajara

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Arabic	هامور أطلسي عملاق
Chinese (Simplified)	伊氏石斑魚
French	Mérou géant de l'Atlantique
Japanese	イタヤラ
Korean	대서양골리앗참바리
Portuguese	Mero
Russian	Атлантический гигантский групер
Spanish	Mero gigante del Atlántico
Vietnamese	Cá mú khổng lồ

よくある質問

Can you eat イタヤラ?

Firm, flaky white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor; harvest is heavily restricted or banned throughout most of its range due to Vulnerable status. Catch-and-release strongly encouraged.

How big does イタヤラ get?

イタヤラ can grow up to 250.0 cm long and weigh 363.0 kg.

Where is イタヤラ found?

Is イタヤラ endangered?

The conservation status of イタヤラ is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does イタヤラ belong to?

イタヤラ (Epinephelus itajara) belongs to the family Serranidae (Sea basses and groupers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).