CORAL TROUT Barcheek [ Plectropmus maculatus ]

The barcheek coral trout (Plectropomus maculatus - from the Latin macula meaning ‘mark’ or ‘spot’ – is similar in shape and colouring to its close relative the common coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) and is sometimes mistaken for it.

The barcheek coral trout has several elongated brilliant blue marks with dark edges on its cheeks and side of the head. It has a solid opaque pectoral fin, whereas this fin is translucent in the common coral trout.