ENEndangered
Gulf Grouper
Mycteroperca jordani
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_grouper
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in EPINEPHELIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gulf Grouper classified as Endangered?
Gulf Grouper is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Gulf Grouper live?
Gulf Grouper occurs in Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Panama, and United Arab Emirates (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gulf Grouper?
The main threats to Gulf Grouper are 11.1, 2.4, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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