Haemulon macrostomum

(Günther, 1859)

Vernacular names
English : Spanish grunt
French : Gorette caco

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Eupercaria i. s. (sometimes still Perciformes)
Family : Haemulidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
One of the larger species of its genus, growing to 43 cm for a weight of 850 g. Straight head profile, elongated snout. Coloration silvery grey with alternating dotted and full black longitudinal lines. Black dots on lower flanks, fins and cheeks.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in Western Atlantic Ocean from Florida, Bahamas and Bermuda to Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean islands. Lives in clear water areas near coral reefs and hard-bottoms, to 40 meters deep.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species has a large range but is globally uncommon. It isn’t usually targeted by fisheries and remains safe so far.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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