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 […]
Tarpon
Widely distributed across the Atlantic Ocean, tarpon primarily inhabit shallow tropical and subtropical seas including coastal waters, bays, mangroves, estuaries, coral reefs, and lagoons. Tarpon have an amazing life cycle, likely spawning more than a hundred of miles offshore, where eggs fertilized in open water. They hatch as small, thin, clear larvae, which are similar […]
Tiger Grouper
Tiger groupers live in depths of 10 to 40 meters and prefer coral and rocky reef habitats. They are ambush feeders, hiding in corals, rocks, and sponges until prey approaches, which they then swallow whole. Tiger groupers spawn in large aggregations between December and March. Many populations of tiger groupers are declining due to overfishing, […]