| Citation | Craig, M.T., YJ. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011, Groupers of the world: a field and market guide.. North America: CRC Press/Taylor and Francis Group. 356 p. |
| Ref. | 89707 Craig, M.T., YJ. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.C. Heemstra, 2011 |
| Page | 191 |
| Named Used as Valid | Epinephelus merra |
| Comment | Habitat: |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific: South Africa to Pitcairn Island, excluding the Middle East, coastal India and Hawaii; also occurs north to southern Japan and south to Lord Howe Island |
| Quote | Reef-associated inhabiting shallow depths to at least 50 m but mainly <20 m |