Leopard grouper
A species of Mycteroperca Scientific name : Mycteroperca rosacea Genus : Mycteroperca
Leopard grouper, A species of Mycteroperca
Botanical name: Mycteroperca rosacea
Genus: Mycteroperca
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Description
Description
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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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Groupers and sea basses Genus
Mycteroperca Species
Leopard grouper