Nassau grouper
Epinephelus striatus
Sighting evidence at The Shelf, Gladden Spit
Photo: Bernat Garrigós · © all rights reserved
Nassau grouper are a critically endangered species that once formed massive spawning aggregations throughout the Caribbean. The protected status of Gladden Spit has allowed a recovering resident population to establish on the shelf, and solitary individuals are regularly encountered resting under ledges or hovering at cleaning stations. Each encounter is a reminder of how much the species has declined range-wide.
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.