Fin's Fish Guide
The Album (Haemulon parra) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 41 cm.
Western Atlantic, from the Bahamas and Florida through the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, on reefs.
Description
The sailor's grunt is a grunt (family Haemulidae) of the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 41 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, silvery body in which the scales have bronze edges and spots forming oblique dotted lines on the flank. It lives reef-associated at 3 to 30 m depth and schools by day, while hunting molluscs and small fishes at night. Grunts owe their name to the grunting sounds they make with their throat teeth. The species is harmless, is sold fresh and is of value to small-scale and recreational fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Album?
The Album has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Makes grunting sounds with the pharyngeal teeth; shoals during the day and hunts at night.
Where does the Album live?
The Album lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic, from the Bahamas and Florida through the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, on reefs.
How big does the Album get?
The Album grows to a maximum of about 41 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Album dangerous to humans?
No, the Album is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Album edible?
Yes, the Album is commonly eaten.
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