Groupers

Groupers
Red-mouth Grouper has a wide compressed, almost quadrangular body. Back of its head is concave. It is dark brown or black with a light band along its belly. Shy specimen, lives in caves at depths of 50-55 meters and grows to 60cm in length

Coral Grouper is commonly known as a coral trout. Tapered, robust body. Likes clear water close to coral reefs. Feeds primarily on fish. Grows up to 40cm in length. Characterized by its bright orange color and beautiful electric blue spots.

Potato Grouper has a developed lower jaw. It is whitish with dark spots. Can grow up to 2 meters in length. Feeds predominantly on fish.

Spotted Grouper has an elongated body and a large robust head, characteristic of the grouper family. Its mouth extends back beyond its eyes. It can range in color from brown, grayish green and has red and orange blotches on its body and fins. Grows up to 75cm

Giant Grouper this grouper has a large but tapered body. Colors vary, as the fish ages their color darkens. Younger specimens even show signs of yellow spots, but older specimens are dark in color. Can grow up to 2.7 meters in length.

NB In Australia and New Zealand the Grouper is commonly referred to as a Groper or Sea Bass