| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| Max. size: |
37 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 800.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Lesser Antilles, Colombia to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11 |
| Biology: |
Mainly found in brackish estuaries and adjacent areas, over sandy or muddy bottoms. Sometimes caught in marine waters. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 3798). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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