| Citation | Craig, M.T., YJ. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011, Groupers of the world: a field and market guide.. North America: CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group. 356 p. |
| Ref. | 89707 Craig, M.T., YJ. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011 |
| Page | 245 |
| Named Used as Valid | Epinephelus tauvina |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Red Sea and the East African coast (South Africa to Kenya), Comoros Islands, Madagascar, Mascarene Islands, Seychelles, Chagos, Maldives to Australia, extending east to the Pitcairn group, north to the Ryukyu Islands (Japan), and south to Lord Howe Island |
| Quote | Clear water areas on coral reefs in depths to 50 m; juveniles found in reef flats and tide pools |