Flagtail Grouper
NameFlagtail Grouper
Scientific NameCephalopholis urodeta
Common NamesFlagtail Grouper, Darkfin Hind, Flagtail Rockcod
FamilySerranidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)11
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Triggerfish (with caution), Other large, robust, and semi-aggressive to aggressive fish
Description
The Flagtail Grouper is a predatory marine fish characterized by its reddish-brown body covered in small spots and a distinctive dark tail with a white margin. It is a robust and territorial species found in coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. This species requires a large aquarium and is known to consume smaller tankmates.
