Yellowspotted grouper
📖 Overview
Nothing has been published on the biology of this rare species. The apparent rarity of this species is probably a result of its deep-water habitat and the fact that it was only recently described as a new species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Preopercle angle with 2 - 4 distinctly enlarged serrae; upper edge of the operculum straight or nearly so; nostrils small, subequal; maxilla extends to below rear half of the eye. Color is pale brownish gray with yellow or golden brown spots on the head, nape and chest. A row of dark yellowish brown spots along the margin of the soft dorsal and anal fins and the rear edge of the caudal fin. Pelvic fins with yellowish brown and whitish streaks and a few yellowish brown spots distally. Further characterized by body depth contained 2.7-3.4 times in SL; head length 2.4-2.7 times in SL; flat to convex interorbital area; 2-4 distinctly enlarged serrae at preoopercle angle; upper edge of operculum nearly straight or straight; small anterior and posterior nostril, subequal; maxilla extends to below rear half of eye; 2 rows of teeth on midlateral part of lower jaw .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowspotted grouper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowspotted grouper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellowspotted grouper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 210 m . Tropical; 1°N - 23°S, 115°E - 177°W Central Pacific: American Samoa and the Phoenix Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yellow-spotted Groper · yellowspotted gouper · Yellowspotted Grouper |
| 🌍CES | kanic timorský |
| 🇫🇷French | Merou Taches Jaunes |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Garoupa-de-Timor |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mero De Pintas Amarillas |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 帝汶石斑魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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