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Black-arse cod (Epinephelides armatus)
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Black-arse cod (Epinephelides armatus) specimen
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Anthiadidae

Black-arse cod

Epinephelides armatus

Anthiadid Fish Facing Coral Bleaching

  • Black
  • Purple
  • Temperate
  • Continental endemic
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Large
  • Temperate fish

Black-arse cod is a marine fish from Eastern Indian Ocean. It inhabits reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 56 cm.

Maximum length
56 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Australia.
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened

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