Fishing for Orange-spotted grouper

Epinephelus coioides

The orange-spotted grouper is a robust fish found in warm coastal waters and coral reefs. It features a stocky body with orange spots on a pale background. Typically reaching up to 40 inches and weighing around 50 pounds, it preys on fish and crustaceans. This solitary predator is known for its ambush hunting technique and territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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