| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 90 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Dorsal fins widely separated. |
| Biology: |
Found in oceanic waters (Ref. 9626), sometimes over coral heads (Ref. 9710). Swims in schools to depths of 64 m (Ref. 26938). Feeds on zooplankton and small fishes. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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