Author: (Thunberg, 1793)
FBname: Convict grouper
Remark: This species is placed in the genus <i>Epinephelus</i>Bloch, 1793 in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. May 2011: Ref. 86870) as the placement of this species is uncertain in <i>Craig et al.</i> (2007: Ref. 83414).
Comments: Occurs near shore, including semi-enclosed sea areas in rocky reefs in shallow waters (Ref. 11230).  Feeds on fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 89707). Commercially cultured in Japan.