Humpback grunt
📖 Overview
Humpback grunt (Microlepidotus brevipinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Haemulidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body elongate, compressed, and not very deep (depth contained 2.6 to 3.0 times in standard length); mouth small and terminal , its posterior end located at the same level as the anterior rim of the eye; first gill arch with 16 gill rakers; dorsal slightly stronger than third but almost equal in length; scale series above lateral line oblique; body blue gray; each scale bearing a pearly gray spot, the spots appearing to form lines following the scale series; fins yellowish .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Humpback grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 32°N - 7°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? brevipinnis | Steindachner | 1869 | Homotypic |
| Orthopristis brevipinnis | Steindachner | 1869 | Synonym |
| Pristipoma brevipinne | Steindachner | 1869 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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