Giant Grouper
Epinephelus lanceolatus
Sighting evidence at Lima Rock, Musandam Peninsula
Photo: Ian Banks · CC BY-NC
Among the largest bony fish in the ocean, individuals exceeding 200 kg shelter in the cave systems and overhangs of Lima Rock's deeper walls. As apex predators they regulate mid-water fish populations, keeping reef communities structurally complex. Divers frequently encounter solitary animals resting motionless against the limestone, apparently unperturbed by close approach.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Giant Grouper is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.