Epaulet grouper
📖 Overview
Occurs on shallow sandy bottoms near small coral heads; it is not known from well-developed coral reefs . Nothing has been published on its biology nor its use in fisheries . Sold fresh in local markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Body robust, preopercle with moderately enlarged serrae at its angle; upper edge of the operculum almost straight; nostrils subequal or posterior nostril slightly larger. Head and body yellowish gray, with dark orange-red or reddish brown spots except ventrally and posteriorly; dark gray bars running antero-ventrally from the base of the dorsal fin; a dark saddle blotch on the caudal peduncle. Fins generally yellowish brown; median fins with broad yellowish margin posteriorly .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Epaulet grouper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Epaulet grouper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Epaulet grouper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 50 m . Tropical; 29°N - 10°N, 32°E - 68°E Indian Ocean: Red Sea (including Gulf of Suez) and northwestern Indian Ocean to the coast of Pakistan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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