How big is the Tiger grouper?

Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) reaches 50–100 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Tiger grouper?

Tiger grouper is found between 5–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Tiger grouper?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Tiger grouper?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris)

Key facts

Scientific name: Mycteroperca tigris
Common name: Tiger grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Mycteroperca
Size: 50–100 cm
Depth: 5–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Mycteroperca tigris reaches 100 cm and 16 kg. Large grouper with brown-red to beige body with distinct vertical dark patterns shaped like tiger stripes (hence tigris) on flanks, rounded tail. Lives from 5 to 40 m on outer coral reefs and drop-offs of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Pelagic ambush predator of small fish and squid. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Sought-after photo subject for size and distinctive pattern. Important commercial and sport fishery.

Photo of Tiger grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Tiger grouper?: Tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) reaches 50–100 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Tiger grouper?: Tiger grouper is found between 5–40 m deep.
Is the Tiger grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Tiger grouper?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Tiger grouper?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Mycteroperca

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273884)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2389021)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia