How big is the White grunt?

White grunt (Haemulon plumierii) reaches 20–53 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the White grunt?

White grunt is found between 0–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the White grunt?

IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).

Where can you find the White grunt?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

White grunt (Haemulon plumierii)

Key facts

Scientific name: Haemulon plumierii
Common name: White grunt
Category: Fish
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Haemulon
Size: 20–53 cm
Depth: 0–40 m
IUCN status: Near threatened (NT)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, sand, seagrass
Behaviours: schooling, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Haemulon plumierii reaches 53 cm, one of the largest Caribbean grunts. Silver body with head with fine blue longitudinal lines on yellow-green background, black-edged scales. Bright red mouth interior. Lives in dense schools from 0 to 40 m on coral reefs, sands and seagrass of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic (Florida to Brazil). Listed NT by IUCN following overfishing for consumption. Nocturnal, comes out to hunt on sands. Signature photo subject of Caribbean dives.

Photo of White grunt

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White grunt?: White grunt (Haemulon plumierii) reaches 20–53 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the White grunt?: White grunt is found between 0–40 m deep.
Is the White grunt dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the White grunt?: IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).
Where can you find the White grunt?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Haemulon

Other species in the family Haemulidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 158808)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382537)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia