| Common name | Tewa moshi |
| Language | Swahili |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Locality | Mombasa and Mtwapa area |
| Ref. | Glaesel, H., 1997 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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| Remarks | 'Tewa' is a global name given to most groupers. The squaretail grouper is a common food fish caught with traditional fishing methods. |