Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Serranidae (Cods, Groupers, Sea Basses)
- Endemic to Australia’s temperate waters from WA to VIC
- Live for over 40 years
- Have not been found in VIC waters for some time
- Often mistaken for Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus)
- Have large canine teeth and distinguishing blue spots on the upper flanks and head and yellow/green blotches along it’s lower flanks
- Frequents coastal reef environments
- Often seen in caves by divers
- Good eating
