Author: (Lacepède, 1801)
FBname: Leopard hind
Comments: Occurs in coral-rich areas of lagoon pinnacles, channels, and outer reef slopes.  Solitary (Ref. 37816), a secretive species, usually hiding in caves and crevices in the reefs.  One of the smallest species of groupers known.  Omnivorous with diet composed of fishes and crustaceans; relatively low egg production per individual (Ref. 089707).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.