Sevenbar grouper (Hyporthodus ergastularius)

Scientific name: Hyporthodus ergastularius Whitley, 1930

Sevenbar grouper (Hyporthodus ergastularius)

The Sevenbar grouper (Hyporthodus ergastularius) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, off the eastern coast of Australia.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf and continental slope. Juveniles are found at depths between 15 and 128 m. Occurrence at lesser depths in the south off New South Wales is probably related to the cooler sea temperature.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyporthodus ergastularius
Family
Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
157
Depth range
15–370 m (49–1214 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 370 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: off the eastern coast of Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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