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Areolate Rock Cod
Epinephelus areolatus
Frostback Rock Cod
Epinephelus bilobatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 50 m
- Found in
- 6 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellowred
- Body shape
- Standard, Elongated
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots
- Family
- Epinephelidae
Epinephelus bilobatus, commonly known as the twin-spot groper or the frostback rockcod, a species of grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae. E. bilobatus is known from around northwestern Australia and from West Papua (Indonesia). Found in coral reefs and rocky bottom in depths of 4 to 50 m. It is characterized by its greyish-brown color overall with hexagonal brown spots. The maximum total length is 33 cm (13 in).
Similar species
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Banded Rock Cod
Hyporthodus ergastularius
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Barramundi Cod
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Black Saddle Coral Grouper
Plectropomus laevis
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Blacktip Grouper
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Questions
Is Frostback Rock Cod dangerous?
Frostback Rock Cod has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Frostback Rock Cod?
How deep does Frostback Rock Cod live?
Frostback Rock Cod can be found at depths of up to 50 meters.
