Blacksaddle Grouper (Epinephelus howlandi) ヒレグロハタ – size 44cm
The Blacksaddle Grouper has round spots black blotch on mid dorsal body often one before caudal fin, and white margins on pectoral and caudal fins. This fish is also very similar to Epinephelus trimaculatus which is supposed to have browner spots. Amami 2019
Blacksaddle Grouper from the front. Amami 2026
Blacksaddle Grouper from the side. The body often has dark blotches that can appear or disappear very quickly. Amami 2026