Multispotted grouper (Epinephelus gabriellae) fish species and information / pictures of Multispotted grouper - Epinephelus gabriellae

Multispotted grouper (Epinephelus gabriellae) fish species information

Scientific Name
Epinephelus gabriellae

Common Name
Multispotted grouper

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8

Classification

Classified By
Randall & Heemstra, 1991
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets (Serranidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Oman.
Range
20°N - 11°N, 51°E - 59°E

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
6 m
Depth To - meters
88 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 88 m (Ref. 30573)
Trophic Level
3.8 s.e. 0.61 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
52.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (42 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (B1ab(v))