Whitespotted Grouper

Found singly, sheltering close to caves, in channels and outer reef slopes of deep lagoons, rich in coral growth.
Juveniles found in tide pools.

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.