NASSAU GROUPER – Epinephelus striatus
Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Description: color light background with brown or red-brown bars on sides; stripe in shape of tuning fork on forehead; third spine of dorsal longer than second; pelvic fins shorter than pectorals; lack dots around the eyes; large black saddle on caudal peduncle.
Similar fish: red grouper, E. morio.
Where found: range limited to south Florida; somewhat site specific; smaller individuals NEARSHORE, adults OFFSHORE on rocky reefs.
Size: most catches under 10 pounds.
Remarks: forms large spawning aggregations, making this species highly vulnerable to over-harvest.
NOTE: all harvest of this species is prohibited.
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