Epinephelus japonicus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)
photo by Motomura, H.

Family:  Epinephelidae (Groupers)
Max. size:  41.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan, and southern Taiwan, including Chinese coast of the South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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