Blacksaddle Rockcod
NameBlacksaddle Rockcod
Scientific NameEpinephelus fuscoguttatus
Common NamesBlacksaddle Rockcod, Brown-marbled Grouper, Flowery Cod, Marbled Grouper, Tiger Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, aggressive groupers, Moray eels, Lionfish (large species), Triggerfish (large species)
Description
The Blacksaddle Rockcod is a large, predatory marine fish known for its mottled brown and white coloration with numerous dark spots and a distinctive dark saddle-like blotch on its caudal peduncle. It is a robust and territorial species found in coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific, requiring a very large aquarium due to its size and predatory nature.
