Orange-spotted Grouper Epinephelus coioides
Known as hamour in the Gulf, this spotted grouper is one of the region's most loved fish.
- Family: Serranidae
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Average length: 50 cm
- Max length: 120 cm
- Max weight: 15 kg
- Habitat: reef
- Regions: indo-pacific, red-sea, arabian-gulf
- Edible: yes
Did you know?
Hamour stocks are under pressure, so size and season rules apply in many Gulf countries.
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