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Gulf grouper

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Genus
  
Mycteroperca

Higher classification
  
Mycteroperca

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Serranidae

Scientific name
  
Mycteroperca jordani

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Perciformes

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Similar
  
Mycteroperca, Mycteroperca microlepis, Mycteroperca rosacea, Sawtail grouper, Red grouper

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The gulf grouper (Mycteroperca jordani) is a species of fish in the family Serranidae. It is endemic to Mexico.

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Taxonomy

The taxonomy of the gulf grouper is as follows:

  • Kingdom - Animalia
  • Phylum - Chordata
  • Class - Actinopterygii
  • Order - Perciformes
  • Family - Epinephelidae
  • Names

    The common name for Mycteroperca jordani in English is gulf grouper, but in Spanish the common name for it is Baya, Cabrilla De Astillero, Garlopa, Garropa, Mero Baya, Merou Golfe.

    Location

    The gulf grouper are located in the Eastern Central Pacific from Southern La Jolla, California, which is in the United States to Mazitlan, Mexico.

    Population

    The gulf grouper is in a limited range and is severely declining through the Gulf of California, Mexico. The species is now considered rare and endangered due to expanded fishing pressure.

    Feeding

    Large adult gulf groupers feed on other fish. They are also known to prey on juvenile hammerhead sharks.

    References

    Gulf grouper Wikipedia


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