Goldspotted Rockcod (species: Epinephelus coioides) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Epinephelus coioides
Goldspotted Rockcod


©Sally Polack: Goldspotted Rockcod (Epinephelus coioides)

©John E. Randall: Goldspotted Rockcod (Epinephelus coioides)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Serranidae
Genus Epinephelus
Species Epinephelus coioides

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 120 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 100 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabit turbid coastal reefs and are often found in brackish water over mud and rubble. Juveniles are common in shallow waters of estuaries over sand, mud and gravel and among mangroves (FishBase).

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