Tiger grouper is a common species of grouper. The main differences between the two are reflected in three aspects, as follows:

1. Mouth morphological characteristics: mouth of grouper The short tip is small, and the tiger grouper has a wide and large mouth.

2. Fin morphological characteristics: Grouper has no dorsal fin, while tiger grouper has dorsal spines and spikes.

3. Body shape and appearance: Groupers are generally medium-long in body, flat on the sides, brightly colored, with many variations, often brown or red, with stripes and spots, small ct scales on the body, and a dorsal fin. Powerful, its body color can change with changes in the environment. The body of the tiger grouper fish is oblong, with flat and thick sides. The body is covered with small scales, and the dorsal fin spines are connected to the fin rays without notches.

Other introductions to grouper mandarin fish and tiger grouper

1. Grouper meat is plump and tender, rich in nutrients, and is highly praised by people. It is regarded as a fine delicacy and is in short supply. , so the price of grouper is generally higher. There are also many types of groupers, with 163 types.

2. The rear edge of the operculum of the tiger spot is generally serrated and the lower edge is smooth. The rear edge of the operculum has two thick spines. The gill rakers are medium-long and less in number. The body is covered with small ctenoid scales, and the spines of the dorsal fin are connected to the rays without notches. It generally has 11 spines (rarely 10) and 14-18 fin rays. The anal fin has 3 spines and 8-9 rays. The third fin spine is the strongest. Caudal fin round, truncate or concave. There are 10-20 pyloric caeca.