Squaretail Coralgrouper

The squaretail coral grouper (Plectropomus areolatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish. It is a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae, which is part of the family Serranidae. This family also includes anthias and sea basses. The squaretail coral grouper is also known as the spotted coral trout or the squaretail coral trout, and is fast-growing, short-lived, and early-maturing. However, due to the continued decrease in its population, it is now classified as vulnerable, as it continues to face threats from human activity.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Squaretail Coralgrouper 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

• Plectropomus leopardus
• Plectropomus marisrubri
• Plectropomus oligacanthus
• Plectropomus laevis
• Epinephelus malabaricus
• Plectropomus maculatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

Genus

Plectropomus

Species

Plectropomus areolatus

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