Queensland Grouper
Epinephelus lanceolatus
Sighting evidence at Yongala Stern, SS Yongala Wreck
Photo: Ian Banks · CC BY-NC
The Queensland grouper, also called the giant grouper, is the world's largest bony reef fish and the Yongala hosts some of the most approachable individuals on the planet. These fish have lived alongside divers for generations and show no fear, hovering at arm's length with their massive gaping mouths and watchful eyes. Their size — up to 270 kilograms — makes every close encounter a humbling reminder of what protected marine ecosystems can produce.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Queensland Grouper is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.