Panther Grouper - Cromileptes altivelis

Panther Grouper Cromileptes altivelis

  The Panther Grouper has several names it goes by like the High Finned, Humpback, and Polka Dot Grouper. This Grouper species has a thin vertical shape with brown and black polka dots on its silver-white body. This one is considered a larger marine fish, as it can grow up to 28 inches in size. It is recommended to use a sandy substrate and emulate a lagoon-like environment, as that is what this species is acustomed to out in nature. They typically display shyness at first, but become very friendly once acclimated in the tank.  

• Scientific Name: Cromileptes altivelis
• Common Name: Panther Grouper
• Family: Serranidae
• Origin: Indo-Pacific marine environments
• Dietary Preference: Carnivorous predator
• Temperature Requirement: 72–78°F
• Water Parameters: pH 8.1–8.4
• Marine Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
• Adult Length: Up to 28 inches
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing under favorable conditions
• Habitat Type: Coral reefs and coastal reef formations
• Patterning: Dark spots distributed across a pale body
• Temperament: Predatory toward smaller tank inhabitants
• Aquarium Needs: Requires a large aquarium as it matures
• Notable Characteristic: Distinctive body profile unlike most grouper species