Author: (Vaillant, 1878)
FBname: Duskytail grouper
Comments: Occur on shallow banks, but is not known from well-developed coral reefs (Ref. 27253) and adjacent soft substrate in depths of 30-105 m (Ref. 089707).  Also found in silty coastal reefs and estuaries.  Solitary (Ref 90102).  Benthic (Ref. 75154).  In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).  Usually taken by trawling in 30-45 m or by hand-lining over rocky banks; not found from coral reefs (Ref. 11441).