Species FishGoldspotted Rockcod

Goldspotted Rockcod

Epinephelus coioides

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Illustration of Goldspotted Rockcod (Epinephelus coioides)

The Goldspotted Rockcod is a robust fish with a mottled pattern of gold and brown spots. This species is known for its impressive size, reaching up to 1.5 meters in length.

Habitat
Found in coral reefs and rocky areas.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates.
How common
Common

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