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Yellowedge coronation trout

Variola louti

Coronation Trout caught at Abrolhos Islands

Weight 5.000kg
Depth 30m
Variola louti

About this species

This species can be distinguished from other grouper species by the crescent shaped tail, which has yellow rear edge in adults. The body is semi-elongated body with the larger lower jaw protruding out from under the upper jaw. When the jaws are extended and opened this fish has a large gaping mouth. Adults of this species can be distinguished from other cod species by the crescent shaped tail. The body is semi-elongated body with the larger lower jaw protruding out from under the upper jaw. When the jaws are extended and opened this fish has a large gaping mouth. Read more…

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