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Malabar grouper
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Malabar grouper

Epinephelus malabaricus

Also called Mero de pintas naranjas

Grows to
2.3 m (7.7 ft)
Group
Fish
Family
Epinephelidae

Where to see it

Known from Koh Tao and Koh Samui, Egyptian Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef and 1 more place.

  • All year
    • Koh Tao and Koh SamuiSail Rock

Also seen in Egyptian Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef and Raja Ampat.

Source: GBIF and dive operators.

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