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3 different species of grouper will be discussed.
Mouse grouper aka Panther grouper aka humpback grouper aka baramundi grouper
Cromileptes altivelis

Description
The head, nape and shoulders of the barramundi cod closely resembles that of barramundi, hence its name. Barramundi cod are sexually mature at 39cm and grow up to 70 cm (5kg). They are recognised by their profile and distinctive colouration. These fish typically have a small head humped backs and characteristic black spots, with a creamy-grey background. When spooked barramundi cod develop a fright colouration, being brownish blotches over the body.
Habitat/distribution
The barramundi cod is a marine species, and prefers reef environments along the Great Barrier Reef from the Capricorn-Bunker reef groups in central Queensland to the Torres Strait. Large barramundi cod commonly allow themselves to become tide-bound in the shallow coral pools of Barrier Reef cays, such as the Fairy Pools on Heron Island's north-eastern reef-flat or those on the northern face of Wistari Reef. It can be found at depths around 40m.
Tiger Grouper

Size: 1 to 3.5 ft.
ID: Tiger striped bars; it will turn quite reddish at a cleaning station
Class: Actinopterygii / Ray-finned fishes
Order: Perciformes / Perch-like fishes
Family: Serranidae / Sea basses (Groupers)
Genus Species: Mycteroperca tigris / Tiger Grouper
Habitat: reefs, walls, secluded bottoms, cleaning stations
Typical food: fish, crustaceans
Other information: solitary carnivore lurks in wrecks, reef shadows, or ledges; draws prey into gullet by
powerful suction from opening large mouth; swallows prey whole after holding it in small rasp
like teeth that cover the jaws, tongue and palate; grouper are hermaphroditic and begin life as
females, then change to males with maturity; wary
King Grouper aka long tan

The scientific name: Epinephelus lanceolatus
Note the yellow golden fin
Added on August 27, 2007, 1:20 pmBro Alex,
Thanks for the effort. When is the new boat ready?
Dont mind giving him a boost on magazine if i could.
This post has been edited by rorytate: Aug 27 2007, 01:20 PM