Critically Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2018

Nassau Grouper

Epinephelus striatus

Sighting evidence at La Caleta, Bayahibe

Nassau grouper are apex ambush predators on Caribbean reefs, using cryptic coloration to approach prey undetected. At La Caleta they hold territories around the wreck superstructures, emerging to feed at dusk and providing a key indicator of reef health given their IUCN Endangered status.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Nassau Grouper is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Nassau Grouper

Evidence at this site

Also seen at other sites