Brownstriped Grunt
Anisotremus moricandi
The brownstriped grunt, also known as the burro, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Order
Perciformes
Family
Haemulidae
Genus
Anisotremus
Brownstriped Grunt belongs to the family Haemulidae, order Perciformes, within the unknown class.
Species Profile
The brownstriped grunt, also known as the burro, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean.
The Brownstriped Grunt faces significant pressure from overfishing and habitat degradation throughout its Caribbean and western Atlantic range. Coastal development, pollution, and climate change impacts on coral reef ecosystems further threaten this species, while its importance in commercial and recreational fisheries has led to population declines in many areas.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky reefs, and adjacent sandy areas in tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. Typically found at depths ranging from shallow coastal waters to approximately 40 meters, often associating with reef structures and seagrass beds.
Threats
Coral reef degradation and habitat loss
Overfishing and fishing pressure
Climate change and ocean warming
Coastal development and urbanization
Marine pollution and water quality decline
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Brownstriped Grunt (Anisotremus moricandi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/brownstriped-grunt