The leopard coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus), also known as the common coral trout, leopard coral trout, blue-dotted coral grouper or spotted coral grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the family Epinephelidae. It is found in the Western Pacific Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Leopard 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 areolatus
- Plectropomus oligacanthus
- Plectropomus maculatus
- Plectropomus marisrubri
- Mycteroperca rosacea
- Variola albimarginata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Epinephelidae
- Genus
- Plectropomus
- Species
- Plectropomus leopardus
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