Coronation Grouper

Also called: Coronation Trout

Scientific name: Variola louti

It took me a while to identify this guy. He's not in a lot of the fish guides, and the moon-shaped tail doesn't make you think grouper. The fish can be found in clear water areas of reefs around the region. It's worth noting that in places where the reef corals are degraded, this fish can produce toxins that can poison humans when eaten.

Please note: Identification of fish, corals, etc. is a tricky business. It's entirely possible that I've incorrectly identified a photo I've taken. If you spot an error, please contact me so I can correct it and improve this resource.