Plectropomus laevis

(Lacepede, 1801)

Blacksaddle Coral Grouper

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: South Africa northeast to Southern Japan, and south to Queensland, Australia.

Size: 40 inches (100 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral rich lagoons and seaward reefs and is usually found in depths between 3 to 65 feet (1 – 20 m) where it feeds on smaller fishes.

General Husbandry: Has a whitish body with several upper body black bands. Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Epinephelinae

Genus: Plectropomus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

An aggressive species.

Human food and gamefish in the local areas.

Pretty as a juvenile (has yellow caudal peduncle and tail), yet unsuitable for most home aquariums because of its adult size!