Cephalopholis polleni

Osteichthyes Serranidae Genus Cephalopholis Cephalopholis polleni
Harlequin grouper
23 cm TL
Characteristic features:
Colour:

Body and fins yellowish or yellowish brown with numerous horizontal, thin bluish stripes and lines, extending onto central ¾ of caudal fin.

Size:

Up to 43 cm TL.

Distribution:

Indo–West Pacific in tropical waters.

Habitat:

Coral reefs, mainly in clear water from 30 to 70 m depth.

Similar species:

Cephalopholis formosa
Bluelined grouper

Cephalopholis formosa

Cephalopholis formosa differs in having caudal fin rounded (vs. truncate to slightly emarginate).

to Cephalopholis formosa
External links:

FishBase
The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM