Fin's Fish Guide
The Roughneck Grunt (Haemulopsis corvinaeformis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The roughneck grunt is a grunt from the western Atlantic, along the coasts of Central and South America. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with fine golden longitudinal lines. Grunts owe their name to the grunting sound they make by rubbing their throat teeth. As a near-bottom fish it lives over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water and hunts small crustaceans and worms. It is a local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Roughneck Grunt?
The Roughneck Grunt has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Makes growling sounds with the pharyngeal teeth; schooling coastal grunt
Where does the Roughneck Grunt live?
The Roughneck Grunt lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic
How big does the Roughneck Grunt get?
The Roughneck Grunt grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Roughneck Grunt dangerous to humans?
No, the Roughneck Grunt is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Roughneck Grunt edible?
Yes, the Roughneck Grunt is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Haemulopsis
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