Fishing for Cottonwick grunt

Haemulon melanurum

The Cottonwick grunt is a marine fish known for its silvery body and distinctive black tail. It typically measures 8-12 inches in length and weighs around 1-2 pounds. Inhabiting coral reefs and rocky bottoms, it feeds on crustaceans and small invertebrates. This species often forms schools, exhibiting social behavior typical of grunt fish. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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