Blackfin grouper
📖 Overview
Common throughout its range, the species inhabits coral-rich areas. It feeds on small fishes and crustaceans . Solitary (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by red color grading to dark brown on posterior part of the body; posterior edge of operculum with prominent brown "ear" spot; body scales ctenoid, including abdomen; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.1 in SL; rounded caudal fin; pelvic fins 1.8-2.2 in head length ; interorbital area convex; rounded preopercle, finely serrate, lower edge fleshy; subopercle and interopercle usually smooth; maxilla reaching well past eye .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin grouper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackfin grouper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackfin grouper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 60 m , usually 0 - 15 m . Tropical; 12°N - 39°S, 40°E - 100°E East coast of Africa (Kenay to South Africa) to Sumatra; Comoros Is.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
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🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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