Description
Also known as Cod, Coral Cod, Coral Grouper, Coral Rockcod, Coral Trout, Hind, Jewel Grouper, Miniata Grouper, Red Jewel Grouper, Rockcod, Trout, Vermilion Grouper, Vermilion Rockcod, Vermilion Sea Bass.
Found singly or in harems, over exposed, clear water, coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 2-150m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Groupers are solitary carnivores that hunt near the bottom usually at dusk. Food is drawn into their mouths by a powerful suction when they open their overly large mouths and then swallowed whole.
Spawning is seasonal and controlled by the moons phase. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/6450
2 comments
I'm pretty sure the last picture to the right isn't a coral grouper. http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4383
This fish looks like a Harlequin Fish, Othos dentex