Spotted Coral Grouper

Found singly or in schools, over mixed algae and coral substrate, in murky waters, of protected, inshore coastal reefs.
Juveniles found over shallow water, coral and rubble areas of reefs.

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.