French Grunt 
French Grunt
Haemulon flavolineatum
Average Weight/Length
Averages 6-8 inches; may rarely reach 12 inches.
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
Yellow Grunt, Corocoro, Ronco Contenado
Location Habitat
Coral reefs; inshore patches and channels. Occurs in large schools on rocky and coral reefs, often under ledges or close to elkhorn coral. Juveniles abundant in near-shore seagrass beds. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans
Biology & Physical Description
Gray or white with numerous yellow stripes. Inside of mouth is red. Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Mostly yellow, paler below. Scales below lateral line in oblique rows and much larger than those above lateral line. No other grunt has enlarged scales below the lateral line
Life Cycle & Mating Behavior
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding
Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)
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Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: Bermuda, South Carolina (USA), and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil; throughout the West Indies and the coasts of Central America |
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Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org) |
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Tackle & Baits
Light spinning and baitcasting tackle; shrimp and cut baits.
Game Rating
Game Rating : 7/10
Game Description :
Fun on very light gear.
Food Rating
Game Rating : 8.5/10
Game Description :
Very good.