Honeycomb grouper

Honeycomb grouper

A pattern that looks like a polygonal pattern.

Characteristics

A small grouper about 25 cm. The pale brown body is covered with white stripes that look like polygons are spread out. There are several thick brown vertical lines. The pectoral and caudal fins are dotted with brown spots.

Picture of Honeycomb groupe

Ecology

It inhabits under the rocks of coral reefs and in the shade of rocks. It stays still until it finds prey. It preys on small fish and crustaceans.

Habitat

Ishigaki Island

I took this picture while diving in a coral reef about 10m. It wasn't that big. It sat still in the shadow of a rock.

Pictures

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Picture of Honeycomb grouper1|A pattern that looks like a polygonal pattern.
A pattern that looks like a polygonal pattern.
Picture of Honeycomb grouper2|Alternating light brown and brown.
Alternating light brown and brown.
Picture of Honeycomb grouper3|Between rocks.
Between rocks.
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