Getting to Know the Beautiful Grouper, Tiger Grouper, and Mouse Grouper: Why Their Unique Names?

By. Amma - 18 Jul 2025

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lautnusantara.com Grouper is one of the most diverse fish families, and their names are often based on distinctive and unique physical characteristics. These unique names make each species easy to distinguish. Here are the reasons behind the names of the three most popular grouper species: Beautiful Grouper, Tiger Grouper, and Mouse Grouper.

1. Beautiful Grouper (Epinephelus coioides)

As the name suggests, the beautiful grouper is considered to have a more attractive appearance than other grouper species. This fish has a base color that tends to be lighter, ranging from light brown to grayish, decorated with brownish-orange spots that are regularly distributed throughout its body. This clean and attractive appearance is what earned it the nickname "beautiful."

2. Tiger Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus)

The tiger grouper gets its name from its body pattern, which resembles a tiger's skin. This fish has a dark brown base color with irregular black spots that resemble spots or stripes on its body. This pattern helps the tiger grouper camouflage itself among the coral in its natural habitat.

3. Mouse Grouper (Cromileptes altivelis)

The mouse grouper is the most unique type of grouper. Its name comes from the shape of its head, which is very different from other groupers: it is smaller and tapers towards the front. This head shape, which resembles a mouse's snout, makes it easy to distinguish it from other grouper species. Mouse grouper has a very high market value due to its tender meat and delicious flavor.

This unique name not only facilitates identification but also reflects the uniqueness and beauty of each grouper species. This way, both fishermen and consumers can easily identify the type of grouper they are looking for.

 

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