What it is?
Endemic to the tropical waters and coral reefs of the Florida Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean, and Brazil, the goliath grouper is a massive saltwater fish. They can grow as large as 8 feet long and weigh over 800 pounds, although on average they weigh around 400 pounds.
Key Benefits
- An excellent gift for aspiring marine biologists.
- Despite their intimidating size, goliath groupers are gentle and rarely pose a threat to humans.
What else you need to know
- History: The Atlantic variant of the goliath grouper is classified as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss and degradation, as well as bycatch in commercial fishing. However, recent success in breeding them in captivity provides hope for their future.
- Scientific Name: Epinephelus itajara
- Size: 5.75 inches long and 2.5 inches wide, roughly the size of a soda can on its side.
- Part of the Incredible Creatures® collection.
- Non-toxic
- BPA free
- Note: Hollow toys may float, but are not watertight.