Haemulon melanurum

Lutjans

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  • Cottonwick grunt
  • Schwarzrücken-Grunzer
  • Zwartstaat grommer
  • Gorette mèche;Gorette queue noire
  • Ronco mapurite

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 3 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 33 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest