| Aspect: | At 60 to 70 cm, is amongst the larger groupers here, has typical sea bass outline, but invariably features a zebra and marbled light grey-dark grey body with shades of red-brown under lower jaw and belly. |
| Population: | Used to be an event when encountered, but not only has presence noticeably increased since 2012, it also has spread around Ilets Pigeon. |
| Notable feature: | Traces of yellow on the upper edge of dorsal fin and dark spot straddles upper tail base. |
| Environment: | Close to bottom in quiet waters, around rocks and coral boulders. |
| Behaviour: | Surprisingl wary for such a large fish, swims away. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Nassau Grouper
- French designation: Mérou de Nassau
- Latin designation: Epinephelus striatus
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Serranidae
- Size (cm): 30-80
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