Humpback grouper  (Chromileptes altivelis)

General data

  • Main name: Humpback grouper
  • Local names: <p>The humpback grouper (Cromileptes altivelis), panther grouper, or (in Australia) barramundi cod is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is in the family Serranidae which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It occurs in the Western Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;</p><p>The humpback grouper is a medium-sized fish which grows up to 70 cm (28 in). , a single individual was speared in the waters off South Florida, raising fears that it could become invasive, similar to the lionfish.</p>, Pantherfish, Panther grouper, Flatfish grouper, Barrimundi cod, Barramundi cod, Baramundi cod
  • Climates: Tropical, Subtropical
  • Habitat: Saltwater
  • Native: Asia, Australia & Oceania
  • Distribution: Pacific Ocean, Indian ocean

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