Author: (Bloch, 1790)
FBname: Highfin grouper
Comments: Juveniles are found in shallow coral rubble, adults in isolated coral heads of lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of 82 m.  Feeds mainly on sand-dwelling fishes and crustaceans, sometimes on octopuses.  In the Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).  May be ciguatoxic in certain areas (Ref. 37816). Solitary, often seen on open sand and base of reefs (Ref 90102).