Carruco Sargo
Genyatremus pacifici
- Group: Other
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grunt of the eastern Pacific, the carruco sargo forages over hard bottoms in shallow coastal waters and reaches about 35 centimetres. Like others in its family it can make grunting sounds with its throat teeth, and it is sold fresh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Genyatremus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 995104.
FAQ
- Is the Carruco Sargo dangerous to divers?
- The Carruco Sargo is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Carruco Sargo get?
- The Carruco Sargo grows to about 35 cm.