Diet and reproduction of the goliath grouper, Epinephelus itajara (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Serranidae), in eastern Brazil

Background. The goliath grouper, Epinephelus itajara (Lichtenstein, 1822), is the largest Atlantic grouper. It has been the first marine fish subjected to a fishing moratorium in Brazil (since 2002). The aim of this study was to investigate basic biological aspects, particularly the diet and reprodu...

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Main Authors: M.O. Freitas, V. Abilhoa, V.J. Giglio, M. Hostim-Silva, R.L. Moura, R.B. Francini-Filho, C.V. Minte-Vera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2015-03-01
Series:Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria
Online Access:https://aiep.pensoft.net/article/26508/download/pdf/