Nassau Grouper

Similar to in appearance to the Red Grouper.
Least wary, and most friendly of all the groupers
Can change colors to blend perfectly into any background.
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.

North Carolina and Bermuda to Brazil. Gulf of Mexico included.