Size: 1 to 3 ft.
ID: outer third
of pectoral fin yellow, thin black tail rim
Class: Actinopterygii
/ Ray-finned fishes
Order: Perciformes
/ Perch-like fishes
Family: Serranidae
/ Sea basses (Groupers)
Genus Species: Mycteroperca
venenosa / Yellowfin Grouper
Habitat: reef
tops and walls
Typical food:
fish and crustaceans
Other information:
solitary carnivore lurks in wrecks, reef shadows, or ledges; draws prey
into gullet by
powerful suction from opening large
mouth; swallows prey whole after holding it in small rasp like teeth that
cover the jaws, tongue and palate;
grouper are hermaphroditic and begin life as females then change to males
with maturity.
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