Image Bank - Fishes
Orangespotted Rockcod,Swimming
Reference |
IB1539 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Rockcods and Basslets - SERRANIDAE |
Common Name |
Orangespotted Rockcod,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Epinephelus coioides |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Rockcods and Groupers are mostly bottom-dwelling fishes, usually associated with reefs, rocky bottoms or weed beds to depths of about 200 m. They have a large mouth and powerful jaws, and are aggressive predators of other fishes and crustaceans. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |