The orange-spotted grouper inhabits coastal waters, rocky regions near offshore islands, and areas adjacent to coral formations. It tends to thrive in turbid waters over mud or rubble substrates and is typically solitary. Juvenile individuals frequently inhabit shallow waters around mangrove environments. This species primarily preys on small fish, shrimps, and crabs. Reproduction is likely to occur during specific time frames, often forming groups for spawning. Eggs and larvae are presumed to be pelagic in nature.

Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals thriving in nutrient-poor marine waters, typically in shallow, productive regions on solid substrates. Composed of calcium carbonate secretions, they serve essential ecological, economic, recreational, and cultural roles. They offer shelter and sustenance to various marine life, protect coastlines from storms and erosion, support fishing and leisure activities, and are part of cultural heritage. Around 10% of Qatar's seabed is covered by coral reefs, vital to over 80% of the Gulf's fish species. Noteworthy Qatar reefs are near Halul Island, Othman Reef, and Khor Al Udaid. Unfortunately, these reefs are endangered, as evidenced by a significant decline in coral health.

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