Yellowfin Grouper
Mycteroperca venenosa
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 2 to 137 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A large reef grouper of rocky and coral bottoms, the yellowfin grouper preys mainly on reef fishes and squid, while its young shelter in turtle grass beds. A prized food fish reaching about a metre, it is sometimes tied to ciguatera poisoning and is listed as Near Threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Mycteroperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273885.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Grouper live?
- The Yellowfin Grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa) is typically found at 2 to 137 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Grouper get?
- The Yellowfin Grouper grows to about 1 m.