White grunt (Haemulon plumierii)

Scientific name: Haemulon plumierii Lacep?de, 1801

White grunt (Haemulon plumierii)

The White grunt (Haemulon plumierii) is a marine fish of the family Haemulidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay, through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean southward to Brazil. Including Antilles.

Biology

Found in dense aggregations during the day on patch reefs, around coral formations, or on sandy bottoms. Juveniles common in Thalassia testudinum beds. Feeds on crustaceans, small mollusks, and small fishes. Frequently exhibits a territorial 'kissing' display in which two contenders push each other on the lips with their mouths wide open. Marketed fresh. Has been reared in captivity.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Haemulon plumierii
Family
Haemulidae (Grunts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
53.0
Common length
30.0
Depth range
3–40 m (10–131 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 40 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Chesapeake Bay, through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean southward to Brazil. Including Antilles.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.16-0.35; tm=2; tmax=13; Fec=64,000)

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Sources

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

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