Burrito Grunt
Anisotremus interruptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The burrito grunt shelters alone in reefs and caves through the day and feeds on reef invertebrates after dark. Juveniles arrive in late summer and school together, while adults reach about half a metre. It is sold fresh at market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Anisotremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279619.
FAQ
- How deep does the Burrito Grunt live?
- The Burrito Grunt (Anisotremus interruptus) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Burrito Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Burrito Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Burrito Grunt get?
- The Burrito Grunt grows to about 51 cm.