caesar grunt
| Scientific name | Haemulon carbonarium |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Poey |
| Year of description | 1860 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Haemulidae |
| Genus | Haemulon |
Introduction
The Haemulon carbonarium, traditionally known as the caesar grunt or "Caesar grunt" in English, is a common fish found in the coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea and the tropical coastline of the western Atlantic.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size36 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size36 cm
How to recognize the caesar grunt ?
This fish is silver-gray with yellow-orange lines extending to the mouth. The eye is surrounded by an orange border. The fins are mostly brownish. The dorsal and adipose fins are edged with a light yellow border.
Juveniles are silver to gray with some black stripes. They can be easily confused with juveniles of other grunt species.Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The caesar grunt is found in various configurations: small groups or schools. It inhabits rocky areas and coral reefs where it hunts crabs, gastropods, sea stars, and marine worms at night. It is a lively fish that may exhibit signs of aggression towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The caesar grunt is an oviparous fish that spawns in open water.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth3 - 25 m
Biotope presentation
The caesar grunt is found between 3 and 25 meters deep. It lives near coral areas and rocks.
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