Plectropomus maculatus

P. maculatus is a very beautiful medium sized coral trout.

It is very recognizable by its rare and elongated spots on the operculum.

In Indonesia it is rare, I only had one encounter, once in the Moluccas. Its behavior is similar to that of P. oligacanthus.

P. maculatus is like all its congeners delicious to consume grilled or raw. Despite its apparent nonchalance, it’s not an easy catch. Above 3 kg, I take.