The coral trout is a large, solitary predator common on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Reddish-brown with distinctive blue spots and pale fin edges, it hunts small fish and crustaceans in reef crevices, often seen hovering near drop-offs and coral heads. Divers may encounter them at depths between 5 and 60 metres, though they are wary and typically retreat into cover when approached. They are prized in both commercial and recreational fishing throughout their range.
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Sites where its range and habitat make it likely — not yet confirmed by a logged sighting.