Haemulon sexfasciatum Gill, 1862

Greybar grunt

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Haemulidae
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Common names	Graybar grunt, Roncador negro trompudo, Burro almejero, ... more

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Main reference

McKay, R.J. and M. Schneider. 1995. (Ref. 9114)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 71.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55763); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55763); max. published weight: 2,260 g (Ref. 40926)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m (Ref. 5227), usually 10 - 12 m (Ref. 5227)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 28°N - 7°N

Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
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Short description

Body oblong, compressed and not very deep (depth contained 2.9 to 3.3 times in standard length ); mouth large and terminal, its posterior end located under the anterior rim of the eye; first gill arch with 18 to 22 gill rakers; dorsal fin notched, with 11 to 12 spines and 16 to 18 soft rays (XI-XII, 16-18); second anal spine slightly longer and stronger than third; scale series above lateral line oblique; juveniles with 3 vertical bars and a caudal spot that disappears with age; adults with 6 or 7 dark gray vertical bars on a yellowish body; head with a dark spot behind the eye (Ref. 55763).

Forms schools in coastal reefs during the day but disperses at night in search for food. Often feed by digging in sand (Ref. 5227).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.13)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (58 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Garilao, Cristina V.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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