How big is the Leopard grouper?

Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) reaches 40–100 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Leopard grouper?

Leopard grouper is found between 3–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Leopard grouper?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea)

Key facts

Scientific name: Mycteroperca rosacea
Common name: Leopard grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Mycteroperca
Size: 40–100 cm
Depth: 3–100 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Eastern Pacific

Description

Mycteroperca rosacea reaches 100 cm and 12 kg. Large Eastern Pacific endemic grouper (Gulf of California to Peru). Variable pink-orange, red-brown to black body with paler marbling depending on mood. Remarkable behavior: spectacular spawning aggregations in Gulf of California (Cabo Pulmo, Sea of Cortez in spring) with sometimes 10,000+ individuals, world-renowned event. Territorial and pelagic predator of sardines (hence sardinero). Protogynous hermaphrodite. Listed LC but heavily fished. Iconic encounters of Cabo Pulmo Marine Park.

Photo of Leopard grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Leopard grouper?: Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) reaches 40–100 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Leopard grouper?: Leopard grouper is found between 3–100 m deep.
Is the Leopard grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Leopard grouper?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Leopard grouper?: Found in: Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Mycteroperca

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273883)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2389010)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia