Epinephelus gabriellae

Randall & Heemstra, 1991

Gabriella's Grouper, Multispotted Grouper

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Oman.

Size: 20 inches (50 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral and rocky bottom areas and is found at depths between 6 – 200 feet (2 – 60 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Has a dark grey body with several vertical white bands. Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Epinephelinae

Genus: Epinephelus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Mainly a food and gamefish in the local areas.

Unsuitable for the home aquarium.