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24-405: Karpasia may refer to: Karpass Peninsula , the long, finger-like peninsula of northeastern Cyprus Karpasia (town) , an ancient townsite on the peninsula. Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Karpasia . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

48-453: A wide mouth which has a protruding lower jaw. The head and upper body are coloured dark reddish brown or greyish, usually with yellowish gold countershading on the ventral surfaces; the base colour is marked by a vertical series of irregular pale greenish yellow or silvery grey or whitish blotching which is normally rather conspicuous on the body and head; the black maxillary streak varies in its markedness; dark brown median fins; distal edges of

72-405: Is demersal , normally found in and around rocky reefs from surface waters down to as much as 300 metres in depth. It often occurs in the vicinity of beds of Posidonia sea grass. Juveniles are generally found more inshore than the adult fish, even being found in rock pools. Where they are protected, in marine nature reserves and no take zones, both adults and juveniles occur in shallow waters, but

96-512: Is a protogynous hermaphrodite , meaning that all fish begin adult life as females but as they grow larger and older they develop into males. They attain sexual maturity at quite a late age, females begin to breed when they are around five years of age, and then between their 9th and 16th years they change into males, most commonly at 12. The fish start to transform into males at a length of 65 cm, although most change sex when they are between 80 and 90 cm in total length. In some populations

120-471: Is considered a delicacy. Referring to its preference among restaurant guests, the Spanish say 'De la mar el mero y de la tierra el carnero' (From the sea the dusky grouper, from the land the lamb). Epinephelus marginatus catch declined by 88% in seven countries between 1990–2001, these countries forming a significant part of its overall distribution. In other regions, such as West Africa, where this species

144-656: Is heavily exploited, there is little data about the status of this fish. For these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed E. marginatus as being Vulnerable, citing a suspected reduction in the population size reduction in excess 50% over the last three generations and where the causes of the decline continue. Conservation measures have included a spearfishing ban for ten years in France and bag limits in South Africa . In addition,

168-449: Is more often 90 cm. Epinephelus marginatus has two disjunct distribution centres, the main one is in the eastern Atlantic from the west coast of Iberia south along the western coast of Africa to the Cape of Good Hope , extending east into the south-western Indian Ocean, as far as southern Mozambique , with doubtful records from Madagascar and possibly Oman . It is found throughout

192-453: Is readily taken by anglers . The slow growth rate of this species and its particular mode of reproduction make it vulnerable to over-exploitation, for example the targeting of large males by spear fishers may skew the sex ratio even further and affect reproductive productivity. There have been attempts to grow and breed this fish in aquaculture in Italy. In some countries the dusky grouper

216-606: The Mediterranean too. The second population occurs in the south western Atlantic off the coast of South America in southern Brazil , Uruguay and northern Argentina . In the eastern Atlantic it is not normally found further north than Portugal but there have been rare records from the Bay of Biscay and in the English Channel as far north as northern France , Great Britain and Ireland . Epinephelus marginatus

240-429: The anal and caudal fins and also often pectoral fins have narrow white terminal bands; the pelvic fins are black towards their tips while the pectoral fins are dark reddish-brown or grey; the margin of spiny dorsal fin and basal part of the pectoral fins are often golden yellow in colour. There are eleven spines and 13–16 soft rays in the dorsal fin. This species can grow up to 150 cm in standard length but

264-503: The dusky grouper , yellowbelly rock cod or yellowbelly grouper , is a species of marine ray-finned fish , a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae , which also includes the anthias and sea basses. This species is the best known grouper species of the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa coast. Epinephelus marginatus is a very large, oval-bodied and large-headed fish with

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288-512: The loggerhead ( Caretta caretta ) and green sea turtles ( Chelonia mydas ). The Golden Beach is situated around 15 km from the town of Rizokarpaso and is considered one of the finest and most remote beaches of Cyprus. It is one of the least tourist-frequented beaches in the island. The Karpas Peninsula is home to the Karpas donkey , known as a symbol of Cyprus; there are campaigns carried out jointly by Turkish and Greek Cypriots to conserve

312-519: The Mediterranean; fishermen in Brazil suspect there are aggregations off the coast of Santa Catarina but so far none has been definitely found. In the Mediterranean spawning lasts from June to September, mating is polygynous and the spawning clusters normally have seven females to each male. Off Brazil E. marginatus reproduces in the early summer, between November and December. While spawning,

336-437: The area are Yialousa , Galateia , Rizokarpaso , Komi Kebir and Akanthou . The peninsula hosts a number of historical sites such as Kantara Castle and Apostolos Andreas Monastery , as well as the ruins of Agia Trias Basilica and the ancient cities of Karpasia and Aphendrika among numerous others. There are more than 46 sandy beaches in the peninsula, which are the primary Eastern Mediterranean nesting grounds for

360-515: The coastal region, with its clear waters, moderate northern currents, and rocky bottom with cave-like structures, is home to two of the most highly valued fish species: the orfoz ( dusky grouper ) and lahos ( Epinepheluses ). The price per kilogram of each species ranges from 35-80 Turkish lira, depending on the location and the season. However, fishing rates in the Karpas region and most of North Cyprus dramatically decreased last century because of

384-478: The depths at which juveniles are found is always shallower than the preferred depths of adults. Epinephelus marginatus adults are solitary and territorial, preferring areas with a rocky substrate but both adults and juveniles will enter brackish waters, such as estuaries. Their main food is molluscs , crustaceans , and octopuses . But as they grow larger other fish form an increasingly important part of their diet, with reef fish being preferred. E. marginatus

408-488: The dominant males set up territories and aggressively defend them from neighbouring males and smaller females. They are reported to live for up to 50 years. Epinephelus marginatus was first formally described as Serranus marginatus in 1834 by the English botanist , ichthyologist , malacologist and clergyman Richard Thomas Lowe (1802–1874) with the type locality given as "off Madeira ". The name Perca gigas

432-418: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Karpasia&oldid=932934248 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Karpass Peninsula It covers an area of 898 km , making up 27% of

456-665: The presence of large female fish suggests that not all females change sex. During the breeding season small clusters of a few tens of individuals form at specific spawning sites, an exception to their normally solitary existence. Known sites where E. marginatus traditionally gather to spawn include the Medes Islands Marine Reserve in Spain , off Lampedusa in Italy and Port-Cros National Park in France , all in

480-505: The rare donkeys of the peninsula. Most of the activities in the Karpas Peninsula are related to agriculture, fishing, hunting, and some to micro-tourism. Local farmers take advantage of this natural environment to grow different fruits and vegetables mostly as sub-subsistence farming (although for local commerce too). The region is mostly known for its karpuz (Turkish for "watermelon"). Several tourist businesses can be found in

504-427: The territory of Northern Cyprus. It is much less densely populated than the average of Northern Cyprus, with a population density of 26 people per km in 2010. The town of Trikomo (İskele), the district capital, is considered to be the "gateway" and the geographical starting point of the peninsula, along with the neighboring village of Bogazi (Boğaz). Apart from Trikomo, the most important towns and municipalities in

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528-427: The town of Rizokarpaso. These are generally restaurants serving traditional Turkish-Cypriot Cuisine, including meze . Due to its geographical position, the Karpas Peninsula is somewhat protected from human interference. This makes it a pristine natural environment, home to many inland and marine species. When hunting season starts, the Karpas's forests are a popular location to go hunting for partridges . Meanwhile,

552-505: The use of dynamite. This is why the Zafer Burunu (the tip of the peninsula) is now a protected natural heritage area, where marine species are slowly recovering to healthy population parameters. 35°31′40″N 34°16′38″E  /  35.527756°N 34.277344°E  / 35.527756; 34.277344 Epinephelus marginatus Epinephelus marginatus ( Latin pronunciation: [epiːˈnepʰelus marɡiˈnaːtus] ),

576-540: Was coined by the Danish zoologist Morten Thrane Brünnich (1737–1827) in 1768 but was unused and some authorities are of the view that this name should be suppressed by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature . Epinephelus marginatus is a popular food fish and is caught across its range by commercial fishermen while large adult fish are targeted as trophies by spear-fishing , and

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