Species learning profile
Leopard coral grouper
Plectropomus leopardus
Leopard coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) is a saltwater fish associated with reef habitat in Indo-Pacific. Blue spots cover its red to olive body.
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At a glance
- Perairan
- Air laut
- Habitat
- Terumbu
- Panjang maksimum
- 120 cm
- Sebaran
- Indo-Pasifik
- Famili
- Serranidae
- Ordo
- Perciformes
Observe
How to identify Leopard coral grouper
- Blue spots cover its red to olive body.
- Guide context: reef habitat in Indo-Pacific.
- Reported maximum length: 120 cm — capable of growing longer than many people are tall. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.
Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.
Place and pattern
Where it lives—and how it behaves
Habitat and range
This species is associated with reef habitat across Indo-Pacific. Reef crevices provide shelter while current, coral, algae, and neighboring animals supply food.
Behavior
Hunts along coral slopes, often at dawn
Food-web connections
What it eats and why it matters
Diet
Mostly reef fish.
Ecological role
A high-level coral reef predator.
Remember
One fact worth keeping
Leopard coral grouper dapat tumbuh hingga sekitar 120 cm dan sering ditemukan di sekitar Terumbu.
Think like a conservationist
A conservation lens
Reef fish are affected by coral loss, warming, destructive fishing, pollution, and the removal of key grazers or predators.
This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.
Recall
Quick knowledge check
Which habitat is most closely associated with Leopard coral grouper in this guide?
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References and further reading
Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.
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