Speckled-Fin Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus ongus
Family: Groupers - Serranidae
Maximum Size: 35cm
Identification: Brown with large white blotches; numerous small pale spots on head, body and fins, the spots join to form wavy stripes on larger individuals.
Favourite: Solitary and cryptic.
Hide-out: Near caves and ledges of coastal and lagoon reefs in 5-25m.
Location: Indo-West Pacific - E. Africa to Fiji. S.W. Japan to Australia.