Epinephelus coioides
April 10, 2019
The estuary cod is a beautiful fish, occasional in some sandy areas near estuaries.
Similar to the Malabar grouper, it is distinguished by larger orange dots covering its entire body.
It is found in mixed, coral, rock and sand areas, and it sometimes seeks shelter in caves.
Its behavior is typical for groupers, it swims away and then turns to face you. The shot must be precise to prevent it from getting stuck in the rocks, given its respectable size of more than 6-7kg.
This grouper is delicious, raw, cooked or in soup.
