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Areolate Rock Cod
Epinephelus areolatus
Snubnose Rock Cod
Epinephelus macrospilos
- Max size
- View in app
- Max weight
- View in app
- Max depth
- 44 m
- Found in
- 28 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellow
- Body shape
- Standard
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Reticulations pattern
- Family
- Serranidae
Epinephelus macrospilos, commonly known as the snub-nose grouper, is a species of ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses.
Distribution
It is found in the Indo-Pacific region from east coast of Africa to the central Pacific, in lagoon and seaweed reefs to the depth of 44 m. It feeds on crustaceans, fishes, and some cephalopods. The maximum size of E. macrospilos is 43 cm, weighing up to 2 kg.
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Questions
Is Snubnose Rock Cod dangerous?
Snubnose Rock Cod has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Snubnose Rock Cod?
How deep does Snubnose Rock Cod live?
Snubnose Rock Cod can be found at depths of up to 44 meters.
