| Mycteroperca
jordani
(Jenkins
& Evermann, 1889) |
|
| Family: |
Serranidae
(Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Epinephelinae |
 |
| Order: |
Perciformes
|
| Class: |
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) |
| FishBase name: |
Gulf grouper |
| Max. size: |
6.5 ft TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 200 lb |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine ; depth range 16 - 100 ft
|
| Climate: |
subtropical; 33°N - 23°N |
| Importance: |
fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes |
Distribution:
Gazetteer
|
Eastern Central Pacific: southern La Jolla,
California, USA to Mazatlan, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal
spines
(total): 11-11; Dorsal
soft
rays (total): 16-17; Anal
spines:
3-3; Anal
soft
rays: 10-11. |
| Biology: |
Found in rocky reefs and kelp beds. Juveniles are
unknown in California waters and the few large adults that have been taken
there are probably expatriates from a more southerly breeding population.
Large adults feed on fishes. Reported to prey on juvenile
hammerhead sharks. Its large size makes it an object of game fishing. |
| Red List Status: |
Vulnerable,
see IUCN Red List (A1d+2d) |
| Dangerous: |
harmless |
