Атлантический гигантский групер

Epinephelus itajara

Vulnerable Saltwater

Максимальная длина

250,0 cm

Максимальный вес

363,0 kg

Окраска

Yellow-brown to olive-green body densely …

Диапазон глубин

0-100m

Семейство

Serranidae

Категория

Sport Fish

О рыбе

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
Диапазон глубин	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

Тип воды

Saltwater

Диапазон глубин

0-100m

Ареал обитания

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

Атлантический гигантский групер is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Атлантический гигантский групер faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Съедобность и кулинария

Вкус

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.

Информация о рыболовстве

Спортивная рыба

Да

Боевой рейтинг

9/5

Рекомендуемая приманка

live bait, mullet, jacks

Taxonomy

Отряд	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Семейство	Serranidae (Sea basses and groupers)
Виды	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

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Can you eat Атлантический гигантский групер?

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 Атлантический гигантский групер get?

Атлантический гигантский групер can grow up to 250.0 cm long and weigh 363.0 kg.

Where is Атлантический гигантский групер found?

Is Атлантический гигантский групер endangered?

The conservation status of Атлантический гигантский групер is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Атлантический гигантский групер belong to?

Атлантический гигантский групер (Epinephelus itajara) belongs to the family Serranidae (Sea basses and groupers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).