Brownstriped Grunt
NameBrownstriped Grunt
Scientific NameHaemulon aurolineatum
Common NamesBrownstriped Grunt, Tomtate Grunt, Tomtate
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Angelfish, Damselfish, Other Grunts, Snappers, Wrasses
Description
The Brownstriped Grunt is a schooling marine fish characterized by its silvery-white body with several prominent horizontal brown or yellow stripes. Found in the Western Atlantic, they are hardy and adaptable, inhabiting reefs and coastal areas. They are known for the 'grunting' sound they produce by grinding their pharyngeal teeth.
