Terancam Punah, Inilah Penampakan Ikan Kerapu Seukuran Manusia yang Huni Samudera Atlantik

Endangered, Here's a Grouper Fish the Size of a Human Inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean

Terancam Punah, Inilah Penampakan Ikan Kerapu Seukuran Manusia yang Huni Samudera Atlantik

The waters around Boynton Beach, Florida, United States, are an exotic destination for divers, as there is a collection of giant grouper fish inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean.

The Atlantic Goliath Grouper fish has a size equivalent to that of an adult human.

"Unfortunately, this giant grouper fish is categorized as a species that is vulnerable to extinction."

Translated from Bahasa to English while preserving any HTML tags: "According to Deeperblue.com, a new study states that the population of this giant grouper fish has been declining since 2013."

The researchers analyzed the population data of Atlantic Goliath Grouper in six locations in the offshore waters of Jupiter, Florida, from 2013 to 2022. The research findings indicate that the fish population has declined in almost all locations. Despite the population decline, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission still allows the capture of up to a maximum of 200 Atlantic Goliath Grouper in 2023.

"Previously Congratulations from the Verge of Extinction"

"Previously, the Atlantic Goliath Grouper was almost extinct in the 1980s. However, it was successfully saved and the population of this giant grouper fish has since increased after the implementation of a ban on commercial and recreational harvesting of the species."

Interesting Facts about Goliath Grouper Fish
Goliath Atlantic Grouper has the ability to grow larger than adult humans, reaching a length of 2.5 meters and weighing up to 360 kilograms.

This makes it one of the largest fish that can be found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

This fish displays a variety of body colors ranging from light brown to dark brown, which plays a role in facilitating the process of camouflage in the coral reef environment.

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"Predator yang Ganas" translates to "Fierce Predator" in English.

The translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags is as follows: Ikan kerapu raksasa ini termasuk dalam klasifikasi predator yang agresif. Daftar makanannya mencakup ikan, cumi-cumi, dan kepiting. The giant grouper fish is classified as an aggressive predator. Its diet includes fish, squid, and crabs.

"The Guardian of Coral Reefs"

Although known as an aggressive predator, the giant grouper fish plays a vital role in the coral reef ecosystem by helping to regulate the population of small fish that may become pests. Therefore, this fish is often recognized as the "guardian of the coral reef."

"Reproduction Method"

This fish belongs to the protogynous hermaphrodite category, which means that the fish initially starts as a female and can later change into a male after reaching a certain size.

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