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Passionfruit Coral Trout

Plectropomus Areolatus
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Quick Facts

Scientific namePlectropomus Areolatus
Other namesApricot Trout, Passionfruit Trout, Polkadot Cod, Squaretail Coral Trout, Squaretail Coral Grouper, Squaretail Leopard Grouper
SizeUp to 80 cm (31 in)
WeightUp to 20 kg (44 lb)
FamilyRockcod/Basslet / Serranidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, coral rich lagoons, channels & seaward reefs
Passionfruit Coral Trout Distribution

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