Dry Tortugas Fish Identification
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.