Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
Protected Species in the Gulf of Mexico - NMFS' Southeast Region ...
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Nearshore <strong>Species</strong> <strong>of</strong> Concern<br />
GROUPER<br />
is a species <strong>of</strong><br />
The Nassau grouper<br />
concern and can be found <strong>in</strong> coastal<br />
waters to depths <strong>of</strong> about 100m.<br />
Adults are generally found near<br />
shallow high-relief coral reefs and<br />
rocky bottoms to a depth <strong>of</strong> at least<br />
90m. Juveniles are known to <strong>in</strong>habit<br />
seagrass beds and areas around coral<br />
clumps covered with macroalgae.<br />
Nassau grouper are characterized by<br />
5 dark brown vertical bars on a pale<br />
tan or gray body with black spots<br />
around <strong>the</strong> eyes.