The cyanostigma grouper (Epinephelus cyanostigma), also known as the bluespotted grouper or pepper coral grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Serranidae, which includes groupers and sea basses. Here's a quick rundown:

🐟 Description:

• Coloration: Brownish body covered in small, bright blue spots (hence the name "cyanostigma" — cyano = blue, stigma = spot).

• Size: Typically grows up to around 40 cm (about 16 inches), but can get larger.

• Shape: Robust, elongated body typical of many groupers.

🌍 Habitat:

• Found in coral reef environments throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including:

  • The Red Sea

  • East Africa

  • Indonesia

  • Australia

  • Pacific Islands

🍽️ Diet:

• Carnivorous — preys mainly on small fish and invertebrates.

🧬 Behavior & Ecology:

• Often solitary and territorial.

• Like many groupers, they are protogynous hermaphrodites (start life as females and may transition to males).

Specimen is 3"