The Misty grouper (Hyporthodus mystacinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 160 cm.
Description
The misty grouper is a large grouper (Epinephelidae) from deeper reefs of the Atlantic and eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 1.6 metres and has a robust, dark grey-brown body with faint dark crossbands and large eyes. As a bottom-oriented predator it lives on deep rocky reefs and wrecks and engulfs fish and crustaceans. Many groupers change sex. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Misty grouper?
The Misty grouper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Misty grouper live?
The Misty grouper lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Misty grouper get?
The Misty grouper grows to a maximum of about 160 cm.
Is the Misty grouper dangerous to humans?
No, the Misty grouper is harmless to humans.
Is the Misty grouper edible?
Yes, the Misty grouper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Hyporthodus
More from the family Serranidae
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