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White Grunt

Haemulon plumieri
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 18 inches
Similar species
Other grunt species Size: Up to 18 inches
Appearance
  • Light bluish-gray body with touches of bronze or yellow, fading to a white belly Horizontal, narrow blue stripes on head, ending at operculum
  • Mouth is red and large
  • Preopercle with black blotch
Habitat
Coastal to offshore waters; juveniles found inshore.
Behavior
Make a grunting noise by grinding pharyngeal teeth together. Feed on small fishes and invertebrates.
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