Greybar Grunt
Haemulon sexfasciatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 71 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Grey barred grunts mass in daytime schools over coastal reefs, then scatter after dark to feed, often digging through sand for buried prey. Among the larger grunts at around 70 centimetres, they can grind their throat teeth to make the grunting sound that names the family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275736.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greybar Grunt live?
- The Greybar Grunt (Haemulon sexfasciatum) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Greybar Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Greybar Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greybar Grunt get?
- The Greybar Grunt grows to about 71 cm.