Black Saddle Coral Grouper (footballer phase)

Plectropomus laevis

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Max Depth

100 m

Description

Plectropomus laevis is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region. Other names: Cluespotted Coral Tro... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Laccadive Islands Indo-Pacific +35 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

yellow

Edible

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Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary