The Koester is a robust fish with a mottled brown and red body, reaching up to 20 inches and weighing around 5 pounds. It inhabits rocky coastal areas and kelp forests. Primarily a carnivore, it feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Known for its solitary and territorial behavior, the Koester is an adept ambush predator. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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