Largetooth sawfish
Primarily occupying shallow waters, the largetooth sawfish is tolerant of fresh and salt water in tropical regions. The most well-studied population was in Lake Nicaragua, Central America, though an intense commercial fishery in the early 1970’s caused a steep decline in the population. In the western Atlantic Ocean, largetooth sawfish historically made fairly long migrations […]
Smalltooth sawfish
Smalltooth sawfish live in shallow, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sawfish are named for their distinct rostrum – a long, flat snout, which is edged with teeth. Female sawfish give live birth and the young are called ‘pups,’ which are born with fully developed saws. The saws of the newborn sawfish are very flexible […]
Black grouper
Black groupers inhabit coral reefs and rocky bottoms ranging from 19 to 108 feet (6 to 33 meters) in depth. They are solitary until spawning season, where they gather in large numbers. Black groupers are ambush predators, utilizing their large and powerful jaws to suck up their prey. They are preyed upon by sharks, and […]
Nassau grouper
Preferring rocky bottoms and coral reefs, the Nassau grouper can be found at depths of at least 29 feet (90 meters). The nassau grouper is diurnal and solitary in nature, though they spawn in aggregations ranging in number from hundreds to tens of thousands. When feeding, the Nassau grouper protrudes its mouth, creating a suction […]
Goliath grouper
Inhabiting shallow waters up to 150 feet (46 meters) deep, the goliath grouper prefers reef, rock and muddy bottoms. A solitary creature, the adult goliath grouper occupies a limited home range, normally including a place of safety such as a cave or ledge. In displays of territoriality, the goliath grouper will open its mouth and […]