Mycteroperca venenosa

  • Yellowfin grouper
  • Leoparden-Zackenbarsch
  • Geelvinbaars; Patachi
  • Badèche de roche; Capitaine rouge
  • Cuna de piedra; Mero de piedra
  • Cernia

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 5 and 80 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon
  • 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