Raucous Grunt

Haemulopsis leuciscus

Raucous Grunt

The raucous grunt forages over sandy and muddy coastal bottoms and pushes into estuaries, taking polychaete worms, copepods and amphipods. Local fishers sell it fresh at market.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Haemulopsis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280975.

FAQ

Is the Raucous Grunt dangerous to divers?
The Raucous Grunt is harmless to divers.
How big does the Raucous Grunt get?
The Raucous Grunt grows to about 45.7 cm.