Blacktip Rockcod - Epinephelus fasciatus

Type: fish
Location: QLD, NSW, NT, WA
Family: rockcods
Name: Blacktip Rockcod
Scientific Name: Epinephelus fasciatus (Forsskål, 1775)
Other Names: Red-barred Rockcod, Blacktip Grouper, Weathered Rock-cod
Description: Variable in colour depending on geographical location, this fish can be found to have a pale reddish-brown body with darker vertical bands running from head to caudal fin. The body can sometimes fade to white below or may appear white on the majority of the body with darkish bands (if apparent) and pale brown on top. The head is generally shaded a darker brown (patch-like). The front tip of the dorsal fin is distinctly black with white tips, which is generally the easiest way to identify this fish. They are commonly found around outer reef slopes and occasionally in protected bay or lagoon areas.
Size: length 50 cm (maximum)
Diet: fishes, small gastropods, crabs, shrimp, octopus, crustaceans, worms