Mycteroperca tigris

  • Tiger grouper
  • Tiger-Zackenbarsch
  • Tijgertandbaars; Tijgerbaars
  • Badèche tigre; Vieille morue
  • Cuna gata; Mero gato;Bonaci gato
  • Cernia tigre

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 3 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing