Genus
Common name: Coral Trout
Scientific name: Plectropomus
Plectropomus is a genus of reef fish in the family Serranidae, commonly known as Coral Trouts or Leopard Coral Groupers. These fish are prized in the aquarium trade for their vibrant colors and patterns. They are predatory and can grow quite large, making them suitable for spacious tanks with ample hiding places. Plectropomus species are also known for their role in coral reef ecosystems as top predators. They require a varied diet of meaty foods and should be kept with other large, non-competitive fish to avoid aggression.
- Common name: squaretail coralgrouperScientific name: Plectropomus areolatus
- Common name: blacksaddled coralgrouperScientific name: Plectropomus laevis
- Common name: Coral troutScientific name: Plectropomus leopardus
- Common name: coral codScientific name: Plectropomus maculatus
- Common name: MamboScientific name: Plectropomus oligacanthus
- Common name: Leopard grouperScientific name: Plectropomus pessuliferus