Smallmouth grunt
📖 Overview
Inhabits exposed rocky areas and coral reefs. Often near elkhorn and staghorn corals . Commonly found in schools. Juveniles are encountered in Thalassia beds . Adults are observed in coral reefs during the day but enters open waters at night to feed on mainly on plankton , but also on small crustaceans and mollusks. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. 6 straight, even, and nearly equally wide bronze-yellow stripes on side . Snout short, mouth nearly horizontal and small, the maxilla usually not reaching a vertical at front edge of pupil; fins largely yellow .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallmouth grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 25 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 34°S, 98°W - 34°W
🌿 Ecology
mainly on plankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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