Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Florida, Bermuda, throughout the Caribbean and south to Brazil.
Size: 45 inches (112 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits areas near caves on inshore reefs and found at depths between 3 – 300 feet (1 – 90 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.
General Husbandry: Has whitish body with uneven dark brown patches on the body and head. Not purposely collected for the trade.
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Serranidae
Subfamily: Epinephelinae
Genus: Epinephelus
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
Mainly a human food fish in the local areas.
A public aquarium species.
Unsuitable for home aquariums.
