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Captain fine (Epinephelus albomarginatus)
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Captain fine (Epinephelus albomarginatus) specimen
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Epinephelidae

Captain fine

Epinephelus albomarginatus

One Hundred Centimeters Epinephelid Fish from the Western Indian Ocean

  • White
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Epinephelus albomarginatus, the white-edged grouper, white-edged rockcod or captain fine, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the southwestern Indian Ocean and it is associated with coral reefs. It is a target species for commercial and recreational fisheries.

Maximum length
100 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Quissico, Mozambique to East London, South Africa.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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