Leopard Grouper | Cabrilla Sardinera

The leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) is a robust-bodied fish with colors ranging from brown to reddish, marked with dark spots. It inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms along the Pacific coast, mainly around Baja California and Baja California Sur. This species is highly valued in both sport and commercial fishing due to its good size and tasty meat. The sardinera grouper is more abundant during the warmer season when it moves closer to coastal areas to feed and reproduce, serving as an indicator of healthy marine ecosystems in the region.