Nassau Grouper Epinephelus striatus Range: The Nassau grouper grows to about 100 cm (3 ft) and 25 kg (55 lbs). It is a top-level predator found from inshore to about 100 m. Adults are generally found near shallow high-relief coral reefs and rocky bottoms to a depth of at least 90m. Description: Color light background with brown or red-brown bars on sides; stripe in shape of tuning fork on forehead; third spine of dorsal longer than second ; pelvic fins shorter than pectorals; black dots around the eyes; large black saddle on caudal peduncle. Nassau Groupers are generally identified by four to five irregular dark stripes on a pale tan or gray body, black dots around their eyes, a large black saddle patch on their tail and a wide "tuning-fork" pattern on their forehead. They grow to lengths of approximately three feet and weigh around 55 pounds. As adults, these top-level predators are usually found near shallow, high relief coral reefs and rocky bottoms to depths of 90 meters. They have the ability to change color to camouflage themselves with their surroundings.