Habitat 
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Role WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
The heavy body carries broad irregular brown blotches over a paler background densely covered in small spots, including on the fins. The forehead becomes distinctly convex behind the eyes. The tail is rounded, with a small dark saddle at its base. Large individuals may reach about 1.2 m.WHERE DOES IT LIVE?
This grouper uses lagoon pinnacles, channels and outer reef slopes, generally in clear, coral-rich water. Juveniles may occupy seagrass beds. Changing habitat use during growth shows why reef conservation also involves neighbouring environments.WHAT DOES IT EAT?
References describe a diet of fishes, crabs and cephalopods. Prey size and availability affect capture opportunities. Links remain at the documented food-group level: a neighbouring fish in the film is not designated as prey without further evidence.GO FURTHER WITH AMIGANSEAU
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