Grouper & Sea Bass
Leopard Grouper
Mycteroperca rosacea
SaltwaterSerranidaeLeast Concern
About
The Leopard Grouper is a medium-sized fish characterized by its distinctive leopard-like spots covering its body. They are typically solitary predators, often found lurking near reefs and rocky outcroppings, waiting to ambush prey.
- Average size
- Up to 40 inches, 20-30 lbs
- Colors
- Pinkish-tan to reddish-brown with numerous dark brown or reddish-brown spots. Juveniles can be bright yellow.
- Diet
- Carnivorous; primarily feeds on smaller fish, crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), and cephalopods (squid, octopus).
- Region
- Eastern Pacific Ocean, specifically the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) and along the Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico.