Author: (Bleeker, 1855)
FBname: Highfin coralgrouper
Comments: Inhabits drop-offs and steep channel slopes (Ref. 9710).  Very little has been published on its biology.  Reported to forage in groups of two or three for rock- and sand living crustaceans and fishes.  Rare in most areas (Ref. 9710).  In the Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).