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Malabar grouper

Epinephelus malabaricus
Epinephelus malabaricus (Malabar grouper)
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Distribution
Distribution map: Epinephelus malabaricus (Malabar grouper)

IUCN Red List status  
least concern



Habitat
Temperature:
no data found yet
Salinity:
Ffresh to seawater
Photoperiod:
no data found yet
Substrate:
Fyes
Trophic level:
not investigated by us yet
Growth
Length:
not investigated by us yet
Weight:
not investigated by us yet
Maturity:
no data found yet
Malformations:
Fyes
Morphology:
not investigated by us yet
Swimming
Home range:
no data found yet
Depth:
F0.0-150.0 m
Speed:
not investigated by us yet
Migration:
Famphidromous
Type:
not investigated by us yet
Reproduction
Nest building:
no data found yet
Courtship:
no data found yet
Mating type:
no data found yet
Fecundity:
not investigated by us yet
Brood care:
no data found yet
Social behaviour
Aggregation:
Fdepends
Organisation:
not investigated by us yet
Aggression:
Fyes
Handling
Farming frequency:
143 t/year 2018
Farming stress:
Fyes
Slaughter protocol:
Fno

Farming remarks

Epinephelus malabaricus
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FishTalk

Epinephelus malabaricus is a highly valued fish in Asian markets, farmed commercially in ponds and net cages. Its great potential comes from easy rearing, fast growth to commercial size, and excellent texture and flavour of its flesh. There are no FAO aquaculture statistics referring to E. malabaricus, and in general there is limited information on current farming conditions making it difficult to assess this species' potential in aquaculture. Several biological aspects such as reproduction without manipulation, sensitivity to handling, and humane slaughter are limiting welfare.

For details see: WelfareCheck | farm
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