Freckled Grouper

Found singly, in shallow silty waters, over dead corals, of mid-shelf lagoons and back reef areas.
Juveniles found around coral and rubble areas.

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.