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Plectropomus oligacanthus (Bleeker, 1855) Highfin coralgrouper |
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| Highfin coralgrouper, Mambong tigre, Abo-abo, Alatan, Baghak, Baghak-pula, Baghak-tiger, Bantol, Baraka, Bato-bato, Batol, Bulang, Highfin coral trout, Iner, Inid, Jahong, Kakab, Kaltang, Kigting, Kugtong, Kugtung, Kulapo, Kurapo, Kurapu, Labungan, Lapu lapu, Lapu-lapu, Lapu-lapung lupot, Lapu-lapung pula, Lilug, Lubo, Mambo, Mamonbong, Maskad, Matkad, Ogaw, Pugapo, Pugapong tiger suno, Pugayo, Salingukod, Sibog, Sibungin, Sigapo, Subla, Sunong pula, Tabadlo, Tangk-an, Tiger, Ting-ad, Tingag, Vermiculate coral trout | ||
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Epinephelidae (Groupers) | |||
| Max. size: | 75 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,200.0 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 147 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, northeastern Australia (Cape York to northern Great Barrier Reef) Belau, Truk, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands, and the Solomon Islands. Reported from Malaysia (Ref. 5756). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by reddish brown to red color; head with oblique blue lines; blue spots and dashes on body and fins; front of jaws with pair of large canines; 1-4large canines on side of lower jaw; elongate body, greatest depth 2.9-3.9 in SL; emarginate caudal fin; pectoral fins 2.1-2.4 in head length; pelvic fins 1.9-2.2 in head length (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits drop-offs and steep channel slopes (Ref. 9710). Very little has been published on its biology. Reported to forage in groups of two or three for rock- and sand living crustaceans and fishes. Rare in most areas (Ref. 9710). In the Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | reports of ciguatera poisoning | |||
| Country info: | Recorded in the live fish trade in Balabac, southern Palawan (Ref. 104484). Museum: MNHN 1977-614; USNM 170601-07, 170593. Also Ref. 4787, 5222, 48613, 53416, 90102, 121724. | |||