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Goliath Grouper

Epinephelus itajara

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Fish
  • North America

About the Goliath Grouper

Known to science as Epinephelus itajara, the Goliath Grouper is a fish found in North America. It makes its home in the ocean.

This fish weighs about 360 kg and can live for around 37 years. Its top speed is 27 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 20,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Epinephelus itajara
Group
Fish
Region
North America
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
360 kg
Lifespan
37 years
Top speed
27 km/h
Estimated population
20,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Albert kok
Changes
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