Camouflage Grouper (species: Epinephelus polyphekadion) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Epinephelus polyphekadion
Camouflage Grouper


©A. Laydier: Camouflage Grouper (Epinephelus polyphekadion)

©John E. Randall: Camouflage Groupers (Epinephelus polyphekadion)

©John E. Randall: Juvenile? Camouflage Grouper (Epinephelus polyphekadion)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Serranidae
Genus Epinephelus
Species Epinephelus polyphekadion
Status near threatened

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 90 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 40 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Its natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, coral reefs, rocky shores, and coastal saline lagoons (Wikipedia).

Usually found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and outer reefs; in caves and large crevices to swim through. Most abundant around islands, particularly atolls. Usually in small schools (FishBase).

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