Broomtail Grouper
Mycteroperca xenarcha
- Group: Grouper
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The largest of its group, this grouper ranges from mangrove estuaries out over hard bottoms of the shelf and slope, with adults dropping to about 60 metres. Young and adults alike favour sheltered mangrove waters, and it grows to around 150 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Mycteroperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273886.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broomtail Grouper live?
- The Broomtail Grouper (Mycteroperca xenarcha) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Broomtail Grouper dangerous to divers?
- The Broomtail Grouper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broomtail Grouper get?
- The Broomtail Grouper grows to about 1.5 m.