Blacktip grouper
red body with five horizontal stripes.
| Scientific name | Epinephelus fasciatus |
| English name | Blacktip grouper |
| Japanese name | 赤羽太 |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Perciformes Percidae |
| Full length | about 30cm. |
| Distribution | distributed in the Indo-Pacific |
Characteristics
It is about 30cm long and reddish overall. There are five dark horizontal stripes running down its body. There are irregular white spots.
The spines on its dorsal fin have black tips.
Ecology
It can be found on coral reefs and rocky reefs. It preys on small fish and crustaceans. It can be seen during the day, but sometimes stays still in the shade of rocks.
Habitat
Osezaki
This was taken during a daytime dive at Osezaki. Depending on the depth, the color of its body may appear brown instead of red. It was standing still with its head sticking out from behind a rock.
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