Sailfin grouper, Mycteroperca olfax, swimming
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3Sailfin grouper (Mycteroperca olfax)
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Facts – Sailfin grouper
| Also known as: | Colorado Grouper, Mangrove, Sea Bass, Yellow Grouper |
|---|---|
| French: | Merou Voile |
| Spanish: | Bacalao, Cabrillejo, Cherna, Garropa Parda, Mero |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Perciformes |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Genus | Mycteroperca (1) |
Status – Sailfin grouper
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Sailfin grouper
Information on the sailfin grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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IUCN Red List (February, 2010)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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Sailfin grouper, Mycteroperca olfax, swimming
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