STARSPOTTED GROUPER

Epinephelus hexagonatus

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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- Chordates +
  - Ray-finned fishes +
    - Perch-like fishes +
      - Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets +
        
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        Starspotted grouper
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Common in exposed outer-reef areas in relatively shallow water. Well-camouflaged grouper, solitary (Ref 37816). Feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans (stomatopods and brachyuran crabs) (Ref. 5222).

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