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Anisotremus interruptus

Anisotremus translates into unequal hole, while interruptus means broken amongst.

Family: Haemulidae (Grunts)

Fun Fact: “ Solitary and found hiding in reefs and caves during the day.. Juveniles appear in late summer and swim in schools” (Fishbase).

Habitat: They are endemic to reefs from the Gulf of California, south the Peru, and the eastern Pacific.

Ecosystem Role: They are 

Conservation Status: Least Concern

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galuw11078.jpgby Keith Levit
Via Flickr:
School of Yellow Tailed Grunt (Anisotremus Interruptus) fish swimming underwater, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Anisotremus interruptus

Anisotremus interruptus by Nicolas

School's in

School’s in by Greg Janée
Via Flickr:
A school of juvenile Burrito Grunts (Anisotremus interruptus).

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galuw11225.jpgby Keith Levit
Via Flickr:
School of Yellow Tailed Grunt (Anisotremus Interruptus) fish swimming underwater, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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