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Haifa grouper

Order Perciformes
Family Serranidae

Marine fish resembling a grouper, it displays a robust, fusiform body typical of groupers, with the potential to reach a considerable size as it matures. The colouration ranges from brown to red. Its head is large, featuring a wide mouth equipped with strong teeth for effective prey capture. Notably, it stands out for having a unique dorsal fin and large pectoral fins contributing to stability and manoeuvrability. This species thrives in deep waters and is commonly found in reef and rocky areas.

Characteristics
FAO code
EEI
Specie
Hyporthodus haifensis
Type
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Área 34: Atlantic
  • Area 37: Mediterranean and Black Sea
  • Área 47: Atlantic
  • Eastern Central.
  • Southeast
International denominations
United Kingdom Haifa grouper
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