COMET GROUPER (Epinephelus morrhua) and PANTHER GROUPER (Cromileptes altivelis) ©Mark Laita
BLACK: The comet grouper or blue grouper (Epinephelus morrhua) is a deep water fish found from the Red Sea and eastern Africa to the central Pacific Ocean. Although it is reported to be a gamefish, it is not commonly seen in markets. It has also been associated with ciguatera poisoning.
WHITE: The Humpback Grouper or Panther Grouper (Chromileptes altivelis), (in Australia more commonly known as the Barramundi Cod) is a species of fish found from Australia to China. Its natural habitats are coral reefs and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Fact Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comet_grouper
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