Critically Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2018

Nassau Grouper

Epinephelus striatus

Sighting evidence at Tobago Cays Marine Park, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Nassau grouper are recovering at Tobago Cays after decades of overfishing reduced populations across the wider Caribbean to near-functional extinction in many areas. The park's protection has allowed adults to reach impressive sizes of 50–70 cm and to maintain the seasonal spawning aggregations that were historically exploited by fishers. Their presence in large numbers is one of the clearest ecological indicators of the park's management effectiveness.

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