Epinephelus striatus

Nassau Grouper

60-90 cm
16-29 vuotta
Äärimmäisen uhanalainen
Tietoa

Nassau Grouper

The Nassau grouper is an iconic Caribbean reef fish known for its impressive size and curious nature. Once abundant, this species has suffered from overfishing but remains a highlight of Bahamian diving, especially at protected sites where populations are recovering.

Koko

60-90 cm (jopa 1.2m)

Paino

10-25 kg (jopa 30kg)

Elinikä

16-29 vuotta

Suojelutila

Äärimmäisen uhanalainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, BahamaCaymansaaretBelize Barrier ReefTurks- ja CaicossaaretKuuba (jardines De La Reina)Honduras (roatán)

Sukellusvinkit

Nassau groupers in marine protected areas are often curious and approachable. Move slowly and they may come close for inspection. Never spearfish or harass these endangered fish.

Paras kausi

Year-round, spawning aggregations December-February

Elinympäristö

Coral reefs, rocky substrates, and seagrass beds in tropical western Atlantic

Ravinto

Fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods
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Hauskoja faktoja

1

Nassau groupers can change colour from pale to dark in seconds

2

They form massive spawning aggregations of thousands of fish

3

All Nassau groupers are born female and some change to male

4

They're known to follow divers hoping to catch disturbed prey

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