Panther Grouper

Scientific Name: Cromileptes altivelis

The Panther (Polka-Dot) Grouper is a cream-colored grouper covered in black spots, with a distinctive humpbacked profile. Juveniles are especially striking and swim with a slow, wavy motion.

Care: A fast-growing predator that will eat any fish or crustacean it can swallow. Safe with corals but not small tankmates. Feed meaty foods like silversides, krill, and squid. Max size about 20–27". Minimum tank size: 300 gallons as an adult.