IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
DD
Data Deficient
Red List Criteria
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2008
Assessor/s
Russell, B., Rhodes, K., Myers, R., Heemstra, P.C. & Kulbicki, M.
Reviewer/s
Sadovy, Y. & Moss, K. (Grouper and Wrasse Red List Authority)
Contributor/s
Justification
Epinephelus melanostigma is listed as Data Deficient owing to confusion in records of other serranids in the hexagonatus complex. The species is likely a minor component of both artisinal and live reef food fisheries.
