Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
White grunt
Size:
On average, the white grunt will grow to lengths of 17 inches (45 cm).
Diet:
These fish eat nocturnally, or at night. They feed on shrimp, crab, mussels, scallops, small fishes and worms.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, white grunts can be found in shallow coastal waters. They inhabit coral reefs and sandy bottoms.
Details:
White grunts are a shiny creamy color with highlights of bronze, yellow and blue. They have almond shaped bodies and forked tails.