Yellowmouth Grouper
Mycteroperca interstitialis
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 2–150 m
- Max size: 84 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A grouper of rocky and coral bottoms from the shallows to at least 55 metres, hunting fishes, with the young often in mangrove lined lagoons. It can change sex, grows to about 84 centimetres, and is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Mycteroperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273878.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowmouth Grouper live?
- The Yellowmouth Grouper (Mycteroperca interstitialis) is typically found at 2–150 m.
- Is the Yellowmouth Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowmouth Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowmouth Grouper get?
- The Yellowmouth Grouper grows to about 84 cm.