4,057 observationsLeast Concern
Bluestriped Grunt
Haemulon sciurus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Acanthuriformes βΊFamily: Haemulidae βΊGenus: Haemulon
About
The blue striped grunt (Haemulon sciurus), also bluestriped grunt, is a subtropical species of grunt native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It was described by the English naturalist George Shaw in 1803.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bluestriped Grunt is Haemulon sciurus.
- Bluestriped Grunt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bluestriped Grunt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Bluestriped Grunt belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Bluestriped Grunt belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Bluestriped Grunt belongs to the family Haemulidae.
- Bluestriped Grunt belongs to the genus Haemulon.