The Corocoro grunt (Orthopristis ruber) is a fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 42 cm.
Description
The corocoro grunt is a grunt (Haemulidae) from the western Atlantic, off Central and South America. The species grows to about 42 cm and has an elongate, silver-grey body with fine brownish longitudinal lines and a reddish mouth area. As a bottom-oriented predator it lives over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water and hunts worms, small crustaceans and molluscs; it makes grunting sounds with its throat teeth. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Corocoro grunt?
The Corocoro grunt is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Corocoro grunt live?
The Corocoro grunt is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Corocoro grunt get?
The Corocoro grunt grows to a maximum of about 42 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Corocoro grunt dangerous to humans?
No, the Corocoro grunt is harmless to humans.
Is the Corocoro grunt edible?
Yes, the Corocoro grunt is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Orthopristis
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