Blacksaddle grouper (Epinephelus howlandi)

Scientific name: Epinephelus howlandi G?nther, 1873

The Blacksaddle grouper (Epinephelus howlandi) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae.

Biology

Usually found over rocky areas or on coral reefs. Nothing has been published on its biology. Appears to be very rare and therefore of little commercial importance. In Hong Kong live fish markets.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Epinephelus howlandi
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 55.0
Depth range: 1–37 m (3–121 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 37 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands south to Lord Howe Island and east to Howland Island and Samoa. Often misidentified as Epinephelus macrospilos or Epinephelus corallicola.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)