FlyingKiwi 0 Posted June 14, 2006 I searched the web under "coral trout" and "grouper", but couldn't find any photos matching this fish, which I photographed a couple of months ago at Anilao. Closest I could find was Cephalopholis miniata, but it seems somewhat different. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Yep you are right, that is the miniata... nice shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingKiwi 0 Posted June 14, 2006 Thanks for the ID and the kind words, Mike. It's not much of a photo, but it sure is a nice looking fish! Richard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookmedoc 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Yes, very beautiful fish. Here in the Philippines it's called the "Lapu lapu" and considered among, if not the most, delicious one - sweet and sour. A national pride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingKiwi 0 Posted June 19, 2006 Guido, This one seemed to be more vividly colored than many other photos I've seen, is that typical for this species in the Philippines? Richard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookmedoc 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Richard, I looked up the miniata in the literature we have and the Poppe-images. The species starts young as a dull orange, then becomes bright red with the spots (your photo) and when big it loses the red a lot, its general appearance rather black-brown with spots. Your shot is fine as the miniata in this stage likes crevices and it is difficult to photograph the whole body. In the Philippines it is even more difficult than elsewhere I presume, because most want this magnificent species in the dish, so they are shy except in well protected sanctuaries. I've seen adults there (Hilutungan) from well over 60 cm in only 3 m of water. Guido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
