Epinephelus bontoides

(Bleeker, 1855)

Palemargin Grouper

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Taiwan.

Size: 12 inches (30 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky and muddy bottom areas on coastal reefs and is found at depths between 3 – 100 feet (1 – 30 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Pale grey with reddish to brown spots. Not purposely collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Epinephelinae

Genus: Epinephelus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

A rare species.

Unsuitable for the home aquarium.