Once fertilization occurs, eggs of Nassau groupers hatch within 48 hours. The larval period lasts 35 to 40 days, during which they are not recognizable as groupers. Nassau groupers reach sexual maturity between 4 and 8 years of age.
This article is unpublished.
Appears under "Life Cycle"
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Karen Francl, Radford University
Gail McCormick, University of Michigan
Jordan Kime, Radford University
Kime, J. 2011. "Epinephelus striatus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Epinephelus_striatus.html
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