Coral grouper

Description

Epinephelus corallicola,commonly known as the coral grouper,coral rock-cod,or duskyfin grouper,is a coastal-dwelling fish of the Western Pacific.The species is commonly found in shallow silty reefs and sometimes in estuarine areas.The coral grouper resembles both Epinephelus howlandi and Epinephelus macrospilos.The body is brownish to greenish grey,with small black spots over all of the head,body and fins,becoming more numerous and widely spaced with growth.It grows to 49 cm (19 in) total length,possibly larger.