Author: (Richardson, 1846)
FBname: Speckled blue grouper
Comments: Usually found around isolated coral heads in lagoons or bays, but also caught on outer reef area.  According to Myers (1989, Ref. 4538) it usually swims out in the open, several meters above the bottom.  It is readily caught by anglers at night.  Feeds mainly on sand-dwelling fishes and crustaceans such as snake eels and box crabs.  In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).