French grunt
Open-mouthed grunt
Photo Credit: Jean-Claude Jamoulle (fishbase.us)
Family Grunts
Scientific Family Haemulidae
Scientific Name Haemulon flavolineatum
Spanish Name Ronco condenado
ITIS# 169065
Tail shape Forked
Mostly yellow, paler below. Scales below lateral line in oblique rows and much larger than those above lateral line. No other grunt has enlarged scales below the lateral line.
Biology
Occurs in large schools on rocky and coral reefs, often under ledges or close to elkhorn coral. Juveniles abundant in near-shore seagrass beds. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans and other mobile invertebrates.
Appearance
Body Shape
Compressiform
Color
Main Color: Yellow
Other Color: silver
Other Color: silver
Common Body Shape
Flattened side to side
Pattern
Striped
Length
Avg Length: 6 inches (17 cm)
Max Length: 12 inches (30 cm)
Max Length: 12 inches (30 cm)
Maximum Weight
Specifications
Handling Concerns
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
SC-TX
Abundance
Uncommon
