Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Eastern Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean:Throughout the Mediterranean and from British Isles around the southern tip of Africa to southern Mozambique and Madagascar. Southwest Atlantic: Southeastern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
Size: 60 inches (150 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky bottom areas on coastal reefs and usually found at depths between 3 – 150 feet (1 – 45 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.
General Husbandry: Has a mottled brown body with white patches. Not collected for the trade.
Taxonomy:
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Percoidei
Family: Serranidae
Subfamily: Epinephelinae
Genus: Epinephelus
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
Mainly a food fish and gamefish in the local areas.
Unsuitable for home aquariums.
