Black Grunt
Haemulon bonariense
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grunt of shallow coastal waters over mud and sandy mud, it is less at home in clear water near coral. It grows to about 40 centimetres, reaches the market fresh and salted, and can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275722.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Grunt live?
- The Black Grunt (Haemulon bonariense) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Black Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Black Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Grunt get?
- The Black Grunt grows to about 40 cm.