Epinephelus striatus
| Scientific name | Epinephelus striatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1792 |
| IUCN category (World) | CR |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Genus | Epinephelus |
Introduction
Epinephelus striatus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Genus Epinephelus
In 2019, the genus Epinephelus comprised 87 species according to FishBase. These fish are commonly known as "groupers" and belong to the "serranid group" (Serranidae).
They are territorial carnivores with elongated and robust bodies. They have imposing heads with canines in the front of their jaws and protractile mouths. All species possess 10 or 11 dorsal spines.
Most species are found in coral reefs or rocky areas, with some exceptions (such as E. aeneus, E. bruneus, or E. areolatus) living in sandy, muddy, or silty bottoms. Adults are typically observed at depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters. Most Epinephelus are recognized as protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they are born as females and become males as they grow. However, not all females may change sex, and some males may not go through this commonly accepted stage.
These fish are highly valued commercially for consumption and recreational fishing, but they are vulnerable to overfishing due to their slow growth, late maturity, and the formation of reproductive aggregations. Overfishing, particularly targeting mature individuals, can lead to sex-ratio imbalances and affect reproduction. Several groupers are now the subject of aquaculture farms (especially E. coioides and E. malabaricus).
According to the IUCN, overfishing and pollution have already caused a significant decline in the populations of many groupers, and several species are endangered.
Morphology
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Average size48 cm
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Maximum size122 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size48 cm
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Maximum size122 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize Epinephelus striatus ?
Epinephelus striatus measures around 48 cm. The dominant males can however reach 122 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, marron and beige body. The also has marron vertical stripes.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
This species is known to emit sounds easily audible by humans.
Epinephelus striatus hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Epinephelus striatus is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Epinephelus striatus is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
Epinephelus striatus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous type.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 90 m
Biotope presentation
Epinephelus striatus is most often found at a depth between 1m and 90m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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