Genyatremus luteus (Bloch, 1790)
Torroto grunt
Genyatremus luteus
photo by Nunes, J.L.S.

 Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae
 Max. size:  37 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 800.0 g
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 40 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Lesser Antilles, Colombia to Brazil.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11
 Biology:  Mainly found in brackish estuaries and adjacent areas, over sandy or muddy bottoms. Sometimes caught in marine waters. Feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 3798). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3798).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 02.03.93
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 30.01.14
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 26.03.98

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