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Emmelichthyops atlanticus Schultz, 1945 Bonnetmouth |
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photo by
Ramjohn, D.D. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 90 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Dorsal fins widely separated. | |||
| Biology: | Found in oceanic waters (Ref. 9626), sometimes over coral heads (Ref. 9710). Swims in schools to depths of 64 m (Ref. 26938). Feeds on zooplankton and small fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||