Marine Life

Brown-marbled grouper

Kas faana

Epinephelus fuscoguttatus

Epinephelus fuscoguttatus is often confused with E. polyphekadion (previously known as E. microdon), as they both have similar characteristics such as fewer pectoral fin rays (16 or 17), a smooth convex dorsal head profile, interspinous dorsal fin membranes that are less deeply incised, and a less reddy-brown colouration.

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size: Common to 70 cm; max. 95 cm
color: Mottled brown. Many small dark spots on body and fins and large irregular dark blotches on head and body. Dark saddle on caudal peduncle. Jaws and chin with transverse pale bands.
order: Perciformes
family: Serranidae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/epinephelus-fuscoguttatus.png
habitat and biology: This species is typically found on shallow coral reefs, reaching depths of up to 60 meters. Adults are usually located in caves, while juveniles may be seen in seagrass habitats. Its diet consists of fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods.
distinctive characters: This fish has a dorsal fin with 11 spines and 14-15 rays, an anal fin with 3 spines and 8 rays, a pectoral fin with 18-20 rays, a body depth of 2.6-2.9 in standard length, 29 to 31 total gill rakers, 53 to 58 lateral line scales, a finely serrate preopercle, and a rounded caudal fin.