Tiger Grouper
Mycteroperca tigris
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An ambush predator of coral reefs and rocky ground, this grouper hides among coral and sponges and is easy for a diver to approach. It starts life female and may switch to male with size, reaching around one metre, though its flesh can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Mycteroperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273884.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tiger Grouper live?
- The Tiger Grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Tiger Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Tiger Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tiger Grouper get?
- The Tiger Grouper grows to about 1 m.