Epinephelus quoyanus, long-finned cod

Epinephelus quoyanus Valenciennes 1830

long-finned cod

 

The Long-finned Cod, Epinephelus quoyanus, is light coloured with large, round to hexagonal brown or black marks. Its pectoral fins are large and its ventral fins are long. It is often found resting on the bottom
Distribution =  western Pacific
Max size =  35cms
Family =   Serranidae - cods and seapearches