Epinephelus daemelii Gunther 1876

black cod

black rockcod, saddled rockcod

The Black Cod, Epinephelus daemelli, is whitish to dark grey with broad bands curving forward near the head.
The black saddle near the base of the tail is diagnostic. Colouring depends on habitat and mood,the Black Cod can be completely black in estuaries or may be light voloured with few markings.
Epinephelus daemelli is timid and territorial, it may live in the same cave for many years.