| Nome Comune | Lapu-lapu |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Tipo | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Paese | Philippines |
| Località | Zambales |
| Fonte Biblio. | Herre, A.W.C.T. and A.F. Umali, 1948 |
| Stadio vitale | juveniles and adults |
| Sesso | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Lapu-lapu: refers to the Filipino national hero, who slew Magellan. Note that this common name is used for all groupers occurring in Philippine waters. Also spelled 'lapo-lapo'. |