Yellowfin Grouper
NameYellowfin Grouper
Scientific NameMycteroperca venenosa
Common NamesYellowfin Grouper, Yellowfin Rockfish
FamilySerranidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large groupers (of similar size), Large snappers, Moray eels, Large triggerfish
Description
The Yellowfin Grouper is a large, predatory marine fish found in the Western Atlantic. It typically exhibits a brownish or grayish body with irregular dark blotches and distinctive yellow margins on its pectoral, anal, and caudal fins. This species is a voracious carnivore, preying on smaller fish and crustaceans.
