| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| Max. size: |
19.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 110.9 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil, from off Fortaleza to the coast of Maceió. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Distinguished from all other species of Haemulon by the following combination of characters: a black blotch below the free edge of the preopercle; pectoral fins entirely scaled, except along edge; scale rows below lateral line parallel to long axis of body; lower half of head silvery-white, lacking stripes; fins yellow; body silvery-white with 10-12 yellow stripes, the midlateral the broadest. |
| Biology: |
Typically occurs in reefs, at depths of 2-30 m where it forms large schools during the day. Smaller schools, with less then 100 individuals, mostly juveniles, are seen on shallow reefs (2-6 m). At night the schools disperse to feed (Ref. 37051). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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