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This is a Nassau Grouper. Photo by Rod 19 March 06 in about 30 feet water.
Epinephelus striatus
Features: dorsal fin notched; Saddle spot at base
of tail (compare to similar Red Grouper; E. morio)
Description: Moderate size, robust, somewhat compressed grouper.
Notes:
I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click
on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or
more info. Pictures are from The Statue, Key Largo Dry Rocks, Key Largo.
Size: 1-2 feet; max 4 feet;
Depth: 20-100 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page 448; plate 164;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 152-153 plate 153;
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