How big is the Black margate?

Black margate (Anisotremus surinamensis) reaches 30–76 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Black margate?

Black margate is found between 5–35 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Black margate?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Black margate?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Black margate (Anisotremus surinamensis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Anisotremus surinamensis
Common name: Black margate
Category: Fish
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Anisotremus
Size: 30–76 cm
Depth: 5–35 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Anisotremus surinamensis reaches 76 cm, the largest Caribbean grunt. Robust silver body with black dorsal scales forming distinctive dark blocks, oval black spot behind eye. Red mouth interior. Lives solitary from 5 to 35 m on coral and rocky reefs of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Nocturnal, rests under table corals or drop-offs during day. Rarer to observe than gregarious Haemulon cousins. Predator of benthic invertebrates. Sought-after photo subject for size.

Photo of Black margate

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Black margate?: Black margate (Anisotremus surinamensis) reaches 30–76 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Black margate?: Black margate is found between 5–35 m deep.
Is the Black margate dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Black margate?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Black margate?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Anisotremus

Anisotremus virginicus - Porkfish

Other species in the family Haemulidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 279623)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382615)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia