Cottonwick Grunt
Haemulon melanurum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
On clear inshore and offshore reefs this grunt gathers in schools by day, often drifting over nearby grass beds. It feeds mostly on crustaceans picked from the bottom, and reaches about a third of a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275730.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cottonwick Grunt live?
- The Cottonwick Grunt (Haemulon melanurum) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Cottonwick Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Cottonwick Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cottonwick Grunt get?
- The Cottonwick Grunt grows to about 33 cm.