Grouper & Sea Bass
Nassau Grouper
Epinephelus striatus
SaltwaterSerranidaeCritically Endangered
About
The Nassau Grouper is a medium to large-sized fish with a robust body and a large mouth. They are known for their ability to rapidly change color patterns, often displaying a distinctive pattern of dark bars on a lighter background.
- Average size
- 12-48 inches, up to 55 lbs
- Colors
- Variable, but typically mottled brown, tan, or reddish with dark bars or blotches. Can also be bright red or nearly white.
- Diet
- Carnivorous, feeding on crustaceans, fish, and occasionally cephalopods.
- Region
- Primarily found in the Caribbean Sea, Bahamas, and off the coast of Florida.