Type: MARINE - FISH
Epinephelus costae Steindachner
English name: Goldblotch Grouper
French name: Mérou badèche
Arabic name: لقز حفش
Habitat: sandy, muddy, or rocky bottoms; juveniles often found in shallow waters
English name: Goldblotch Grouper
French name: Mérou badèche
Arabic name: لقز حفش
Habitat: sandy, muddy, or rocky bottoms; juveniles often found in shallow waters
Additional information
| Depth | 40 - 160 cm |
|---|---|
| Length for Fishing | 4 – 160 m |
| Habit | Solitary and territorial; juveniles may form small groups |
| Feed On | Crustaceans, mollusks, and fish |
| Global Distribution | E. Atlantic, Med., Black Sea |