Why Is It Called A Grouper?

The word “grouper” is from the Portuguese name, garoupa, which has been speculated to come from an indigenous South American language In Australia, “groper” is used instead of “grouper” for several species, such as the Queensland grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus). Can groupers eat humans? In fact, many people familiar with them call the fish “gentle giants.” … Read more