Honeycomb Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus merra
Family: Groupers - Serranidae
Maximum Size: 32cm
Identification: White undercolor with polygonal spots in varying shades of brown; no distinctive markings.
Favourite: Solitary.
Hide-out: Coastal, lagoon and sheltered outer reefs in 1-50m, but usually less than 20m.
Location: Indo-Pacific - E. Africa to Tuamotu Is. in French Polynesia. S.W. Japan to Australia.