sand grouper

Epinephelus stoliczkae

Dorsal fin divided into spines rays

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
West Asia
Fusiform
Compressed cross-section
Medium
Tropical fish

Epinephelus stoliczkae, the epaulet grouper, is a tropical fish species in the family Serranidae and in the genus Epinephelus. Epaulet groupers have two-part dorsal fin, of which the spiny part consist of eleven spines whereas the soft part consist of 16-18 rays. Anal fin of this species has three spine rays and eight soft rays.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Epinephelus
Maximum length: 38 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (including Gulf of Suez) and northwestern Indian Ocean to the coast of Pakistan. Specimens examined include those from the Gulf of Oman. Not reported from the Gulf of Aqaba nor from Persian Gulf.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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