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Definition of goliath grouper

goliath grouper

Plural:goliath groupers
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A massive saltwater fish of the sea bass family found in the shallow tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Pacific, characterized by its enormous size, stout body, and rounded pectoral fins.

Example

"During the wreck dive off the coast of Florida, we encountered a massive goliath grouper that weighed over four hundred pounds and showed no fear of our group."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Formerly known as the 'jewfish', the American Fisheries Society officially changed the species' common name to 'goliath grouper' in 2001 to remove the culturally sensitive terminology.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goliath grouper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goliath-grouper
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