Coral Rock Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus corallicola
Family: Groupers - Serranidae
Maximum Size: 49cm
Identification: Blotchy dirty white to pale brown with small widely spaced black spots on head, body and fins; darkish saddles on back, no distinct margin on rear dorsal, anal and tail fins.
Favourite: Solitary or form small groups.
Hide-out: Silty coastal reefs and estuaries in 5-20m.
Location: Asian Pacific - W. Malaysian Peninsula to Solomon Is. Taiwan to Australia.