Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) illustration
Protected in Mexico

Nassau Grouper

Mero del Caribe · also Cherna criolla

Epinephelus striatus · Epinephelidae

Category
Grouper & Cabrilla
Found in
Caribbean
IUCN status
Critically Endangered

Fishing rules in Mexico

  • Conservation concern - Mexican retention rules not yet verified
  • General limit: 10 fish per angler per day, max 5 of one species

Source: Verify with CONAPESCA; NOM-017-PESC-1994 §4.9.1 (2013 mod.). Rules change; confirm current limits, seasons and permits with CONAPESCA before you fish.

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