Author: (Jenyns, 1840)
FBname: Starry grouper
Comments: Adults are most abundant in shallow water and also occurs to a depth of at least 30 m.  Inhabits rocky area of coastal waters within continental shelf (Ref. 11035).  A solitary predator that seems to feed on smaller fishes by day and crustaceans after dark.  Spawning occurs in late summer (Ref. 5592).