Nassau Grouper

Family Serranidae, SEA BASSES AND GROUPER
Epinephelus striatus

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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; black dots around the eyes; large black  saddle on caudal peduncle.

Similar Fish: red grouper, E. morio.

Found on The Dry Tortugas: uncommon, somewhat site specific on rocky  reefs.

Size: most catches under 10 pounds.

Florida Record: n/a.

Remarks:  Nassau Grouper are a  protected species and may not be harvested.
               

Dry Tortugas Fish Identification

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