Author: (Günther, 1876)
FBname: Saddletail grouper
Comments: Found on rocky substrata from near shore to at least 50 m.  It is an aggressive territorial species that may occupy a particular cave for life.  Small individuals feed on crabs and small fishes.  Sexual transition reported to occur at 100-110 cm (Ref. 6787).  Large individuals are often attracted by divers (Ref. 9710).  An esteemed food fish avidly sought by anglers and spear fishermen.