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Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) This species
has five irregular brown or red-brown side bands on a light
background. A wide, brown stripe runs on each side of the
head from the upper snout to the forward base of the dorsal
fin. There is a broad, black patch that rests like a saddle
on top of the narrow part of the tail. Nassau groupers may
grow to a length of 3 feet and weigh 55 pounds. All harvest
of this species is prohibited in Florida waters.

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