Peruvian grunt (Anisotremus scapularis)

Scientific name: Anisotremus scapularis Tschudi, 1846

The Peruvian grunt (Anisotremus scapularis) is a marine fish of the family Haemulidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, De Manta, Ecuador to Antofagasta, Chile.

Biology

Forms schools in open water above rocky, boulder strewn reefs and slopes and hard substrate with good water movement. Feeds on benthic invertebrates and floating organic matter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Anisotremus scapularis
Family: Haemulidae (Grunts)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 40.0
Depth range: 3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m, usually 3 - 12 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: De Manta, Ecuador to Antofagasta, Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Last updated 27 September 2026