Corocoro grunt
📖 Overview
Occurs in coastal waters, over sand, rock or mud bottoms . Juveniles found near the shore, associated with Thalassia beds . Also found in brackish water . Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, polychaete worms, fishes, and other invertebrates . Well appreciated as a food fish; marketed fresh and salted .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Mouth small and moderately oblique, the maxilla not reaching posterior to front edge of eye; grayish brown with violet hues on the back, silvery on the sides, with many small brown-orange spots on head, upper half of body and dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Corocoro grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Corocoro grunt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 70 m . Tropical; 17°N - 34°S, 89°W - 34°W
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, mollusks, polychaete worms, fishes, and other invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Orthopristis Rubra is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 252 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Corocoro grunt has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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