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Step 1
The Tiger Grouper fish has a large mouth and big lips. They can get big in size up to 3 1/2 feet but on average they are around 1 to 2 feet.
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Step 2
The feature that sets them apart from its relatives are the vertical white tiger stripes that cover the body. The rest of their body is a reddish brown. Young groupers are yellow in colour.
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Step 3
Tiger Groupers can change their stripes which can make their stripes harder to see. They do this by lightening or darkening their body color.
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Step 4
If they are on a cleaning station their coloring may be bright and in some cases a bright red. On some occasions their mouths and gills may flare open for cleaning.
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Step 5
Tiger Groupers can usually be found resting on the bottom or under ledges of sheltered reef areas. They are also found in shallow seas and subtidal aquatic beds.
