Epinephelus melanostigma is found in subsistence fisheries, but because of its small size and apparent rarity, it is of little or no commercial importance. Habitat degradation (coral loss) may also impact this species.
Author:
Russell, B., Rhodes, K., Myers, R., Heemstra, P.C. & Kulbicki, M.
Compiler:
Russell, B., Rhodes, K., Myers, R., Heemstra, P.C. & Kulbicki, M.
Russell, B., Rhodes, K., Myers, R., Heemstra, P.C. & Kulbicki, M. 2008. Epinephelus melanostigma. In: IUCN 2010 . IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.4 . <www.iucnredlist.org>