Bluestriped Grunt
Haemulon sciurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bold blue stripes run the length of this grunt as it gathers in small groups over coral and rocky drop offs. Young fish crowd into turtlegrass beds, while adults feed on crustaceans, shellfish and the odd small fish; eating large ones carries a risk of ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275733.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluestriped Grunt live?
- The Bluestriped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Bluestriped Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Bluestriped Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluestriped Grunt get?
- The Bluestriped Grunt grows to about 46 cm.