Yellow-edge Grouper
NameYellow-edge Grouper
Scientific NameHyporthodus flavolimbatus
Common NamesYellowedge Grouper, Yellow-edge Rockfish
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)41
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther very large, robust, and equally aggressive marine fish, Large Moray Eels (with caution)
Description
The Yellow-edge Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish characterized by its brownish-grey body and distinctive yellow margins on its fins. It is a deep-water species found on rocky bottoms and coral reefs. Due to its significant adult size and predatory nature, it requires an extremely large aquarium and is best suited for species-specific tanks or very large public aquariums.
