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Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)

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Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymEphinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
synonymEpinephelus fuscogutatus (Forsskål, 1775)
synonymEpinephelus fuscuguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
synonymEpinephelus lutra (Valenciennes, 1832)
synonymEpinephelus summana (non Forsskål, 1775)
synonymPerca summana fuscoguttata Forsskål, 1775
synonymSerranus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775)
synonymSerranus horridus Valenciennes, 1828
synonymSerranus lutra Valenciennes, 1832
synonymSerranus taeniocheirus Valenciennes, 1830
🗒 Common Names
Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian
  • Fana
English
  • Brown-marbled Grouper
Malayalam
  • Chammam
  • കലവ
  • ചമ്മം
  • ചാമ്മാം
Other
  • Fana
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Marine
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
Contributors 
Thomas Vattakaven
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY_NC
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p.
    Description
    Small juveniles (
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Size
    Max Length

    120 TL (unsexed) 

    Size

    120 cm TL (male/unsexed; ); max. published weight: 11.0 kg ; max. reported age: 40 years

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Chan, W., D. Carlsson and N. Loharkan 1974 Serranidae. In W. Fischer and P.J.P. Whitehead (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Eastern Indian Ocean (Fishing Area 57) and Western Central Pacific (Fishing Area 71). Volume 4. FAO, Rome. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p. Pears, R.J., J.H. Choat, B.D. Mapstone and G.A. Begg 2006 Demography of a large grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus, from Australia"s Great barrier reef: implications for fishery management Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 307:259-272
    Diseases
    Cauliflower Disease. Viral ; Fish Leech Infestation (Hirudinea sp.). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Gas-bubble Disease (e.). Others ; Vibriosis Disease (general). Bacterial
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Koesharyani, I., D. Roza, K. Mahardika, F. Johnny, Zafran and K. Yuasa 2001 Manual for fish disease diagnosis: Marine fish and crustacean in Indonesia. Gondol Research Station for Coastal Fisheries, Central Research Institute for Fisheries, Agency for Agricultural Research and Development and Japan International Cooperation Agency, Indonesia. 57 p. $
    2. Oseko, N., V. Palanisamy, B.C. Kua and C.T. Thye 2002 Occurrence of lymphocystis disease in cultured tiger grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus in Malaysia. p. 213-217. In: C.R. Lavilla-Pitogo and E.R. Cruz-Lacierda (eds.) in Asian Aquaculture IV. Fish Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society, Manila Philippines. $
    No Data
    📚 Habitat and Distribution
    General Habitat

    Habitat

    Marine
    Marine
    Habitat reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p.
    Description
    Remark

    Found throughout coastal waters and coral reefs

    Occurrence

    native 

    Distribution

    Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa and the Phoenix Islands, north to Japan, south to Australia. Unknown from the Persian Gulf, Hawaii, and French Polynesia. Often confused with Epinephelus polyphekadion (=Epinephelus microdon of recent authors).

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p.
    No Data
    📚 Occurrence
    No Data
    📚 Demography and Conservation
    Conservation Status

    IUCN Red List Category

    Near Threatened
    Near Threatened
    Near Threatened (NT) , IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group IUCN 2006
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
    No Data
    📚 Uses and Management
    Uses
    fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this genus
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4460, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Coppola, S.R., W. Fischer, L. Garibaldi, N. Scialabba and K.E. Carpenter 1994 SPECIESDAB: Global species database for fishery purposes. User"s manual. FAO Computerized Information Series (Fisheries). No. 9. Rome, FAO. 103 p. Quinitio, G.F. and J.D. Toledo 1991 Mariculture techniques for Epinephelus sp. in the Philippines. p. 94-106. In: R. Guerrero III and M.P. Garcia, Jr. (eds.) Advances in finfish and shellfish aquaculture. Proc. of the First Philippine and French Technical Workshop on Advances in Finfish and Shellfish Aquaculture. Oct. 24-26, 1990, Los Baños, Laguna, Ph Jonklaas, R. 1975 Collecting marine tropicals. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, USA. 224 p.
    No Data
    📚 Information Listing
    References
    Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
    1. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p.
    Overview > Diagnostic > Description
    1. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p.
    Natural History > Size
    1. Chan, W., D. Carlsson and N. Loharkan 1974 Serranidae. In W. Fischer and P.J.P. Whitehead (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. Eastern Indian Ocean (Fishing Area 57) and Western Central Pacific (Fishing Area 71). Volume 4. FAO, Rome. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p. Pears, R.J., J.H. Choat, B.D. Mapstone and G.A. Begg 2006 Demography of a large grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus, from Australia"s Great barrier reef: implications for fishery management Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 307:259-272
    Natural History > Diseases
    1. Koesharyani, I., D. Roza, K. Mahardika, F. Johnny, Zafran and K. Yuasa 2001 Manual for fish disease diagnosis: Marine fish and crustacean in Indonesia. Gondol Research Station for Coastal Fisheries, Central Research Institute for Fisheries, Agency for Agricultural Research and Development and Japan International Cooperation Agency, Indonesia. 57 p. $
    2. Oseko, N., V. Palanisamy, B.C. Kua and C.T. Thye 2002 Occurrence of lymphocystis disease in cultured tiger grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus in Malaysia. p. 213-217. In: C.R. Lavilla-Pitogo and E.R. Cruz-Lacierda (eds.) in Asian Aquaculture IV. Fish Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society, Manila Philippines. $
    Habitat and Distribution > General Habitat
    1. Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p.
    Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
    1. Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall 1993 FAO species catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). An annotated and illustrated catalogue of the grouper, rockcod, hind, coral grouper and lyretail species known to date. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(16):382 p.
    Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
    Uses and Management > Uses
    1. Coppola, S.R., W. Fischer, L. Garibaldi, N. Scialabba and K.E. Carpenter 1994 SPECIESDAB: Global species database for fishery purposes. User"s manual. FAO Computerized Information Series (Fisheries). No. 9. Rome, FAO. 103 p. Quinitio, G.F. and J.D. Toledo 1991 Mariculture techniques for Epinephelus sp. in the Philippines. p. 94-106. In: R. Guerrero III and M.P. Garcia, Jr. (eds.) Advances in finfish and shellfish aquaculture. Proc. of the First Philippine and French Technical Workshop on Advances in Finfish and Shellfish Aquaculture. Oct. 24-26, 1990, Los Baños, Laguna, Ph Jonklaas, R. 1975 Collecting marine tropicals. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, USA. 224 p.
    No Data
    📚 Meta data
    No Data
    🐾 Taxonomy
    RootRoot
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassActinopterygii
    OrderPerciformes
    FamilySerranidae
    GenusEpinephelus
    SpeciesEpinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål 1775)
    📊 Temporal Distribution
    📷 Related Observations
    👥 Groups
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