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The Coral cod (Epinephelus diacanthus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 55 cm.
Description
The spinycheek grouper is a grouper (Serranidae) from the Indo-West Pacific, mainly the Arabian Sea and the waters around India. The species reaches about 55 cm and has a stocky, grey-brown body with fine spots and spines on the gill cover. It lives demersally over mud and sand bottoms, from shallow water to about 300 m deep, and hunts small fishes and crustaceans. Like other groupers the species is a protogynous hermaphrodite, beginning as a female and later able to change into a male. It is an important commercial food fish in the region.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Coral cod?
The Coral cod has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Spines on the operculum; protogynous hermaphrodite and important food fish of the Arabian Sea.
Where does the Coral cod live?
The Coral cod lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific, mainly the Arabian Sea and around India.
How big does the Coral cod get?
The Coral cod grows to a maximum of about 55 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Coral cod dangerous to humans?
No, the Coral cod is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Coral cod edible?
Yes, the Coral cod is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Epinephelus
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