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Genyatremus luteus (Bloch, 1790) Torroto grunt |
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photo by
Nunes, J.L.S. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 37 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 800.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Lesser Antilles, Colombia to Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11 | |||
| Biology: | Mainly found in brackish estuaries and adjacent areas, over sandy or muddy bottoms. Sometimes caught in marine waters. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 3798). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||