Sailor's Grunt
Haemulon parra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 41.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grunt of shallow coastal reefs, the young settling over seagrass while adults gather in schools over open ground. It feeds at night on molluscs and small fish, and reaches markets fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275731.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sailor's Grunt live?
- The Sailor's Grunt (Haemulon parra) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Sailor's Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Sailor's Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sailor's Grunt get?
- The Sailor's Grunt grows to about 41.2 cm.