Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula), named for their spots that look like potatoes. Has multiple small teeth in three to six rows on mid-lower jaw. A frie

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Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula), named for their spots that look like potatoes. Has multiple small teeth in three to six rows on mid-lower jaw. A friendly yet bold fish that readily approaches divers, reported to grow to 200 cm and up to 100 kg in weight. Found in the western Pacific Ocean to east Africa and Red Sea, but not in all areas. Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia

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