Leopard Grouper

Mycteroperca rosacea, the leopard grouper or golden grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the Eastern Central Pacific that occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Leopard Grouper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Mycteroperca olfax
• Lutjanus cyanopterus
• Mycteroperca interstitialis
• Mycteroperca fusca
• Mycteroperca rubra
• Mycteroperca bonaci

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

Genus

Mycteroperca

Species

Mycteroperca rosacea

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