Giant Queensland groper (or grouper) - Epinephelus lanceolatus, also known as the giant groper or Queensland groper, is one of the largest reef-dwelling fish in the world. They have a wide distribution throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific. In Australia they occur along all tropical and warm temperate coasts but are rarely found in cooler waters to the south. Giant Queensland gropers are listed as protected fish in NSW under the Fisheries Management Act 1994. Heavy penalties apply for taking or possessing them.

The contents of this Primefact include:

• Description
• Habitat and ecology
• Why are giant Queensland gropers protected?
• What conservation actions are underway?
• Legal implications
• Bibliography and further reading
• Contact details for further information.