Epinephelus flavocaeruleus

Blue and yellow grouper EEV

29.6 cm TL

Characteristic features:

Colour:

Dark blue or greyish, fins and upper lip bright yellow, most fins black tipped.

Size:

Up to 80 cm TL.

Distribution:

Indian Ocean in tropical waters.

Habitat:

Deep coral reefs, from 10 to 150 m depth.

Similar species:

A distinct species, easily identified by having a head and body dark blue to greyish blue and fins and upper lip bright yellow.

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