Nassau Grouper
Epinephelus striatus
Also called nassau
A large, distinctive grouper with variable coloration ranging from tawny to bright red, featuring dark bars and spots. Known for its ability to rapidly change color patterns.
Nassau Grouper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Epinephelus striatus
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches
- IGFA world record
- 38 lbs 8 oz
- State record
- 74 lbs, 6 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky structure. Critically endangered. Protected throughout US waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a nassau grouper through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksNassau Grouper questions people ask
Nassau Grouper is Epinephelus striatus. Anglers also call it nassau.
A typical nassau grouper runs 18-30 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 38 lbs 8 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every nassau grouper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Coral reefs and rocky structure. Critically endangered. Protected throughout US waters. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record nassau grouper weighed 38 lbs 8 oz. The standing state record on file is 74 lbs, 6 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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