Clown Grouper (Valenciennes, 1830)

 Scientific Name Pogonoperca punctata
 Diet Carnivore
 Alt Common Name  Snowflake Grouper, Spotted    Soapfish, Leaflip Grouper
 Family  Serranidae
 Origin  Indo-Pacific
 Aquarist Level  Advanced
 Reef Safe  With Caution
 Coloration  Gray-brown Body, Small White spots covering body, Black "pendant" markings along dorsal
 Disposition Aggressive
 Hardiness  Hardy
 Compatibility  Should only be kept only with aggressive fish. Will eat invertebrates.
 Mature Size  14 inches
 Venomous  During Stress or Expiration