What kind of grouper is this?

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My LFS was selling these little guys as Goliath groupers but I know it is illegal to harvest or transport them in Florida and federal waters. I was wondering if anyone could identify these for me, thanks!20190826_173038.jpg
 
People breed goliath groupers and one of our vendors fugupuff gets them in so I believe they are indeed goliath groupers.
 
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I doubt if they are true itajara,they are probablyly bumblebee grouper s which is what Wes had.
 
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I may be wrong but Bumblebee Grouper are juvenile Goliath Grouper. I believe I read that awhile back.
 
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Giant Grouper - Georgia Aquarium

Learn the scientific name, discover the habitat, diet and special characteristics of the Giant Grouper with the Georgia Aquarium.
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"Juvenile giant grouper are bright yellow with large, irregular black or dark brown bars. "

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This supports the statement that bumblebee groupers and giant groupers are the same.

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Hong Kong investor buys axed Qld government fish breeding project

A Queensland Government-funded aquaculture project axed as part of the Newman government's public service cuts five years ago is saved by a Hong Kong business.
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Look at the third picture, does that fish not have the same coloration as the fish in question?
 
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