Comb Grouper
NameComb Grouper
Scientific NameMycteroperca microlepis
Common NamesComb Grouper, Gag Grouper
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)36
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers, Large snappers, Moray eels, Large angelfish (e.g., Emperor Angelfish)
Description
The Comb Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Western Atlantic. It exhibits a mottled brown to gray coloration, often with distinctive comb-like markings on its head and body. This species is a formidable predator, primarily feeding on other fish and crustaceans.
