Orange-spotted grouper  (Epinephelus coioides)

Description

A rather large, robust marine fish, the orange-spotted grouper has an elongated body which is tan above, shading to whitish below. The head, body and median fins (the dorsal, anal and caudal fin) bear the numerous, small, orange or reddish-brown spots for which this species is named. The body also bears five faint, irregular dark bars, which divide into two towards the underside of the body. The tail is rounded, and the dorsal fin and anal fin bear small spines (3).

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