Gulf Grouper
Mycteroperca jordani
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A heavy bodied grouper of rocky reefs and kelp beds reaching nearly two metres, the gulf grouper preys on fish and has even been recorded taking young hammerhead sharks. Its size makes it a target for anglers, and the IUCN lists it as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Mycteroperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273879.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gulf Grouper live?
- The Gulf Grouper (Mycteroperca jordani) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Gulf Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Grouper get?
- The Gulf Grouper grows to about 2 m.