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White Grunt

Haemulon plumierii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Haemulidae ›Genus: Haemulon

About

Haemulon plumierii, the white grunt or common grunt, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Haemulidae native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It grows to a length of about 30 cm (12 in) and is a silvery-cream color, with narrow yellow and blue longitudinal stripes, but can modify its color somewhat to match its surroundings. It is closely related to the blue striped grunt and the French grunt and often schools with these species. It feeds...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Grunt?
The scientific name of White Grunt is Haemulon plumierii.
What kingdom does White Grunt belong to?
White Grunt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White Grunt belong to?
White Grunt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White Grunt belong to?
White Grunt belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does White Grunt belong to?
White Grunt belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does White Grunt belong to?
White Grunt belongs to the family Haemulidae.
What genus does White Grunt belong to?
White Grunt belongs to the genus Haemulon.