About this species

This species can be distinguished from other grouper species by the crescent shaped tail, which has yellow rear edge in adults. The body is semi-elongated body with the larger lower jaw protruding out from under the upper jaw. When the jaws are extended and opened this fish has a large gaping mouth. Adults of this species can be distinguished from other cod species by the crescent shaped tail. The body is semi-elongated body with the larger lower jaw protruding out from under the upper jaw. When the jaws are extended and opened this fish has a large gaping mouth. Read more…