yellowfin grouper

The yellowfin grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa) is a medium-sized grouper found in the tropical western Atlantic. It is typically olive to grayish in color, with sides mottled or spotted with red or black. The tips of its pectoral fins are yellow or orange.1

Groupers, in general, are large-mouthed, heavy-bodied fish belonging to the Serranidae family. They are widely distributed in warm seas and can vary in color, with some species capable of changing their patterns. Many groupers are important food and sport fish, though some can carry toxins that cause ciguatera poisoning when consumed. The yellowfin grouper is also referred to as yellow grouper or yellowfish.234