French Grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Yellow stripes run along a silver body that schools by day under ledges and elkhorn coral, then spreads out at night to hunt small crustaceans. Young shelter in nearshore seagrass, and large catches occasionally carry a risk of ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275727.
FAQ
- How deep does the French Grunt live?
- The French Grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the French Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The French Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the French Grunt get?
- The French Grunt grows to about 30 cm.