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Hyporthodus quernus
Family
Serranidae
HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Hyporthodus quernus
HAWAIIAN GROUPER hāpu�u
Hata
A large inquisitive inhabitant of reefs at scuba
depths around Midway and Kure Atoll but rarely seen by divers around the
other Hawaiian Islands, where it prefer cooler waters deeper than 200
feet. Dark brown with irregular white blotches that are displayed
at will, juveniles with vertical columns of white spots. Feeds
upon fishes and large invertebrates. A long-lived, commercially
important species sensitive to over-harvesting, it is a member of the Deep
Seven. Attains at least 3 feet and 50 pounds. Juveniles
are known as hāpu�upu�u. Endemic to Hawai'i.
Formerly known as
Epinephelus quernus. |
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