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Yellowfin
Grouper
(Myteroperca
venenosa)
Description:
Color highly variable greenish olive or bright red with longitudinal
rows of darker black blotches over entire fish; outer one-third
of pectoral fins bright yellow; lower parts of larger fish
with small bright red spots.
Similar
fish: Black grouper, M.
bonaci; Gag, M. microlepis,
other grouper.
Where
found: Offshore on reefs off southern portions of Florida.
Size:
Common to 20 pounds.
Remarks:
Undergoes sex reversal from female to male in latter part
of life; specific name translates to "venomous"
alluding to the fact that this fish, perhaps more frequently
than other groupers, is associated with ciguatera poisoning;
feeds on fish and squid.
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