Leopard Coralgrouper
Plectropomus leopardus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A prized reef predator, the leopard coralgrouper patrols coral rich lagoon and shelf reefs and reaches well over a metre. Adults feed mainly on fish and rest under ledges at night, while juveniles hide around coral rubble in the shallows. It has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Plectropomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218261.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Coralgrouper live?
- The Leopard Coralgrouper (Plectropomus leopardus) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Leopard Coralgrouper dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Coralgrouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leopard Coralgrouper get?
- The Leopard Coralgrouper grows to about 1.2 m.