White Spotted Grouper

White Spotted Grouper (Epinephelus coioides)

White Spotted Groupers are robust marine fish known for their mottled brown bodies adorned with distinctive white spots. They inhabit warm tropical and subtropical waters, commonly found in coral reefs and rocky seafloors. These groupers are carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Highly prized in commercial and recreational fishing, White Spotted Groupers are also sought after in the culinary world for their firm, flavorful meat.

White Spotted Groupers are also known by several other names, including White-spotted Rockcod, Epinephelus coioides (their scientific name), Estuary Cod, and Greasy Grouper. In some regions, they might be referred to as Orange-spotted Grouper or Brown-spotted Grouper, reflecting their varied coloration patterns.