Author: (Valenciennes, 1828)
FBname: Humpback grouper
Remark: The spelling of the genus is <i>C*h*romileptes</i> in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Mar. 2011: Ref. 86697).  Although it is a logical change, it needs further inverstigations because of the general usage of <i>C**romileptes<i>.
Comments: Generally inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs and are typically found in dead or silty areas (Ref. 9710).  Also found around coral reefs and in tide pools.  Growth is very slow.  Feed on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 37816).  Artificial spawning was accomplished in the work of Tang et al. 1979 (Ref. 6568) where buoyant eggs measured 0.80-0.83 mm in diameter with a single oil droplet.  Larvae died 7 days after hatching.  Juveniles are commonly caught for the aquarium trade while adults are utilized as food fish (Ref. 9710).  Sold in Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).