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Grunts (family Haemulidae) are some of the most economically and ecologically important fishes found throughout the world. Their common name refers to the characteristic grunting sound they make when they are agitated and during courtship. Many species of grunts are popular in public and private aquariums due to their schooling behavior and bright colors that create interest in aquarium exhibits. The French grunt has recently been identified as a candidate species for aquaculture due to its popularity in aquarium displays and the development of culture protocols. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Kevin P. Barden, Matthew L. Wittenrich, and Eric J. Cassiano, and published by the UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, March 2014.
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Wittenrich, M.L., Cassiano, E.J., Boles, L.D., Barden, K.P., Knight, S., Stamper, M.A., and Watson, C.A. Accepted. Larval development, growth and survivorship of French grunt, Haemulon flavolineatum: comparing rotifers and copepod nauplii during first feeding. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society.