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164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)

Smoky bass: commonly known as "red-billed grouper", "smoky bass", "brown nine-spined perch", like to inhabit rocky reefs, coral reef areas or independent reefs, generally swimming alone, wandering around the reef area during the day, foraging. Hunt other fish, crustaceans, etc. for food. Body length up to 40 cm.

164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)

Swallowtail spot: Scientific name "side perch", the appearance is very similar to the eastern star spot, named after the unique crescent-shaped tail fin. It prefers to live on coral reefs, mainly eats fish, crabs and shrimp, and is suitable for steaming, braising, stewing, and making soups.

164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)

Nine-spined perch: commonly known as "seven-belt nine-spined perch", water depth of 45 to 100 meters, body length of up to 35 cm, is a strong swimming fish, mainly based on small fish and invertebrates for food, the flesh is fine white and tender, is a good ingredient for sashimi.

164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)

Spotted grouper: occurs in rocky or coral reef-thriving areas of deep lagoons, gorges and outer reef slopes; Usually inside or near caves. Adults are over 40 cm long and up to 76 cm long.

164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)

Electric grouper: also known as "cloud grouper" or "true oil spot", inhabiting depth of 18-383 meters, body length of up to 70 cm, for cold and warm water reef fish, its meat taste is delicious, is the best in the seawater grouper.

164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)

Sesame spot: Scientific name "gem grouper", the active water depth is less than 80 meters, inhabiting the waters of many rocky reefs. Juveniles inhabit shallow reef areas, and when they grow up, they live in deeper waters including reef areas, reef sand areas, seaweed areas or shallow continental shed areas, feeding on small fish and crustaceans, that is, fish and benthic invertebrates, mainly shrimp and crabs. Adult sesame spots are about 25 to 30 cm long, up to 35 cm long, the flesh is snow white, the meat is tender and delicious, and the steaming is good.

164 types of groupers, we have caught 30 species in Sabah (5)