
Barramundi Cod
This Barramundi Cod - Cromileptes altivelis is also known as Humpback Grouper, easily identified with its all white body with black spots all over.
They are naturally, rare and highly sought after, both in the aquarium trade and also for the seafood trade, commanding very high price as its flesh is very tasty and sweet.
The humpback grouper, panther grouper, or barramundi cod is a demersal marine fish which belongs to the family Serranidae, the groupers.
Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
By Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 5, 2017. Captured May 30, 2014 18:02 in Santander - Barili - Toledo Rd, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines.