Starry grouper (Epinephelus labriformis) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 1–50 m.
Scientific name: Epinephelus labriformis · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 60 cm
The starry grouper is a demersal epinephelid that is most abundant in shallow water and also occurs to a depth of at least 30 m, inhabiting rocky areas of coastal waters within the continental shelf. It is a solitary predator that seems to feed on smaller fishes by day and crustaceans after dark. Maximum length is about 60 cm total length. It is a minor commercial species and a gamefish, with a very high price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 40 of 100 and resilience low. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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