Grouper Collection (page 5)

Bluelined hind grouper (Cephalopholis formosa) by soft corals. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Blacktip grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) on a rock. This fish, also known as the red-barred rockcod, grows up to 40 centimetres in length and is commonly found on the outer slopes of coral reefs

Potato cod with diver
MODEL RELEASED. Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula) with a scuba diver. Despite its name this fish is actually a grouper. It is found near reefs in the Indo-Pacific, feeding on other fish, skate

Coney grouper and eel
Coney grouper (Cephalopholis fulvus) following a sharptail eel (Myrichthys breviceps) as it rootles amongst sand and rocks for food. The grouper will take any small food item unearthed by the eel

Coral cod (Cephalopholis miniata) in front of a sea fan, or gorgonian. The coral cod is a type of grouper. It is a predator

Cleaner shrimp on a grouper. White banded cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) on a coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) grouper. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

SCUBA diving, Bali
SCUBA diving. SCUBA diver swimming over a reef with a white-edged lyretail (Variola albimarginata) grouper. Photographed in Bali, Indonesia

Barramundi cod. Juvenile barramundi cod (Chromileptes altivelis) over a coral reef. This fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region

Grouper (subfamily Epinephelus) hiding in black coral. Photographed off Kapalai, Sabah, Malaysia

Scamp (Mycteroperca phenax). This fish is a type of grouper found around the Western Central Atlantic. Photographed at a shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico, off San Pablo island, Florida, USA

Grouper and golden trevallies
Grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) and golden trevallies (Gnathanodon speciosus). The giant grouper is also known as the brindle bass, brown spotted cod, or bumblebee grouper

Queensland /Giant Grouper - largest Indopacific grouper attaining a weight of at least 288kg - Fiji
VT-9027 Queensland / Giant Grouper - largest Indopacific grouper attaining a weight of at least 288kg Fiji Epinephelus lanceolatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal

Longtooth Grouper, offshore Chinese and Japanese waters
PM-10611 Longtooth Grouper, offshore Chinese and Japanese waters. Epinephalus bruneus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fish - Grouper in studio
LA-6583 Fish - Grouper in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Grouper - Fish market - Singapore
BMD-272 Red Grouper - Fish market Singapore Epinephelus morio Brian McDairmant Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Coral Grouper - Indonesia
VT-8972 Coral Grouper Indonesia Cephalopholis miniata Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bluespotted Grouper - Papua New Guinea
VT-8947 Bluespotted Grouper Papua New Guinea Cephalopholis cyanostigma Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Giant Grouper amongst Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) juveniles - Fiji
VT-8959 Giant Grouper amongst Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) juveniles Fiji Epinephelus lanceolatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dwarf Spotted Grouper - Fiji
VT-8892 Dwarf Spotted Grouper Fiji Epinephelus merra Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Splinderspine Grouper - This fish goes through several colour changes. While not commonly seen it's range takes in
VT-8858 Splinderspine Grouper - This fish goes through several colour changes. While not commonly seen it's range takes in both the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. Papua New Guinea

Barramundi cod - juvenile. This fish is considered one of the best food fish in the tropical seas
VT-8804 Barramundi cod - juvenile Indonesia Cromileptes altivelis This fish is considered one of the best food fish in the tropical seas

Honeycomb cod - common along most coral reefs. Heron Island, Australia
VT-8805 Honeycomb cod - common along most coral reefs. Heron Island, Australia. Epinephelus merra Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Camouflage Rockcod - taken as a food fish this cod grows up to 61cm. Because of its curiosity it is easily speared
VT-8806 Camouflage Rockcod Papua New Guinea Epinephelus microdon taken as a food fish this cod grows up to 61cm. Because of its curiosity it is easily speared

Trumpet Fish - & Speckled-fin Rock Cod, the Trumpet fish hovers next to Speckeled Fin Rock Cod waiting for it's
VT-8765 Trumpetfish & Speckled-fin Rockcod / white-streaked Grouper (Epinephelus ongus) - the Trumpetfish hovers next to Speckeled-Fin Rockcod waiting for it's prey

Blue-spotted / Coral cod - One of the most beautiful groupers on the reef. It is an agressive hunter of small fishes
VT-8738 Blue-spotted Rockcod / Coral Cod / Coral Hind / Miniatus Grouper - one of the most beautiful groupers on the reef. Indonesia Cephalopholis miniata An agressive hunter of small fishes

Sixspot Rockcod - for a predator to be so brightly coloured seems unusual but the colour red becomes black at 10
VT-8739 Sixspot / Freckled Rockcod / Cave / sixspot Grouper Banda Sea, Indonesia Cephalopholis sexmaculata For a predator to be so brightly coloured seems unusual

Potato Cod - Courting Potato Cod change colour when excited. Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef. Coral Sea
VT-8468 Potato COD / Potato Grouper / Bass - courting pair Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef. Epinephelus tukula Potato Cod change colour when excited

White Spotted Rockcod - Sitting at the entrance of his coral cave. Papua New Guinea
VT-8470 White-spotted ROCKCOD / Grouper - at the entrance of his coral cave. Papua New Guinea Epinephelus caeruleopunctatus Caroline Islands to East Africa Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that

Potato Cod - Large fish hovers over his territorial coral patch Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef, Australia FIS-092
VT-8467 Potato COD / Potato Grouper / Bass - hovers over his territorial coral patch Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Epinephelus tukula Found from western Indian Ocean

Queensland Grouper - 250 K grouper with pilot fish, rarely seen. Shark Reef, Fiji Islands
VT-8310 Giant Queensland Grouper - 250 K grouper with pilot fish, rarely seen. Shark Reef, Fiji Islands Epinephelus lanceolatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Grouper
VT-7267 GROUPER - 2K. Epinephelus marginatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Barramundi Cod / Humpback grouper / Panther grouper & Polka-dot Grouper Great Barrier Reef
VT-2378 Barramundi Cod / Humpback grouper / Panther grouper & Polka-dot Grouper Great Barrier Reef Cromileptes altivelis Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Goliath Grouper - also know as Jewfish / Guasa / Black Bass / Esonue Grouper / Giant Seabass / Hamlet / Southern
KEL-98 Goliath Grouper - also know as Jewfish / Guasa / Black Bass / Esonue Grouper / Giant Seabass / Hamlet / Southern Jewfish / Spotted Jewfish

Shy Hamlet - grouper Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica
KEL-950 Shy Hamlet - grouper Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica. Hypoplectrus guttavarius Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cleaner Shrimp - cleaning Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata)
KA-310 Cleaner Shrimp - cleaning Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata Periclemenes sp. Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway)

Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa). So named because of its bright red inside mouth
Mark Harding / SplashdownDirect

Grouper & Banded coral shrimp ( Cephalopholis sp. & Stenophus hispidus)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci). Caribbean
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Grouper (Cephalopholis sp. ). Caribbean
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Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) feeding on Grouper. Night diving encounter. North Island, Three Kings, New Zealand
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Close-up of a Moon grouper (Variola louti) at a cleaning station, getting cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse
Anna C.J. Segeren / SpecialistStock

Giant grouper, Epinephelus lanceolatus; Indo-Pacific ranging from East Africa to French Polynesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Divers play with and film Nurse sharks, Ginglymostoma cirratum, and a Goliath grouper, Epinephelus itajara
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Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa) Showing its namesake bright red inside mouth
Mark Harding / SplashdownDirect

Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa). Red Sea
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Marbled Grouper (Epinephelus polyphekadion). Red Sea
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Goliath grouper, Epinephelus itajara, Molasses Reef, Key Largo, Florida, USA, Atlantic Ocean
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Yellow-edged lyretail grouper, Variola louti, transitional phase, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (RR)
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The underwater world is filled with an array of fascinating creatures, and one that stands out in both beauty and size is the grouper. With its sleek body and vibrant colors, the grouper captivates divers from all around the globe. One such species is the Humpback Grouper, found gracefully swimming through the Lembeh Straits in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its majestic presence alongside coral reefs creates a mesmerizing sight for scuba divers to behold. In Fiji's crystal-clear waters, a Giant they are be seen accompanied by a school of Golden Trevally Juveniles. This harmonious display showcases nature's intricate balance between predator and prey. Espiritu Santo Island in Baja California, Mexico offers another breathtaking scene as a Leopard Grouper and Dentex hunt down a massive school of Sardines. The sheer power and precision displayed during this hunting expedition leave spectators awestruck. The Black Grouper possesses an undeniable allure with its dark complexion against vibrant corals. As it swims effortlessly through the depths of the ocean, it leaves behind an aura of mystery that captures our imagination. Amongst these magnificent creatures resides the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse fearlessly navigating through sharp teeth to provide its cleaning services. This symbiotic relationship between cleaner wrasse and grouper exemplifies nature's ability to foster cooperation among different species. A Coral Grouper surrounded by Anthias fish and Golden Sweepers creates a vivid tapestry of colors beneath the sea surface. Their collective presence adds vibrancy to their surroundings while showcasing their interconnectedness within this delicate ecosystem. Resting peacefully within a barrel sponge rests the Blacktip Grouper, offering photographers an opportunity to capture its serene portrait amidst its natural habitat. This moment frozen in time allows us to appreciate every intricate detail on this remarkable creature's body.