Fishing for Hawaiian grouper

Hyporthodus quernus

The Hawaiian grouper is a robust, deep-bodied fish found in the Hawaiian Islands' coral reefs. It typically reaches about 24 inches in length and weighs around 30 pounds. This solitary predator feeds on fish and crustaceans. Its mottled brown and white coloration provides camouflage among the reefs, where it exhibits territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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