Author: (Cuvier, 1830)
FBname: Corocoro grunt
Comments: Occurs in coastal waters, over sand, rock or mud bottoms (Ref. 13608).  Juveniles found near the shore, associated with <i>Thalassia</i> beds (Ref. 9626).  Also found in brackish water (Ref. 3798).  Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, polychaete worms, fishes, and other invertebrates (Ref. 9626).  Well appreciated as a food fish; marketed fresh and salted (Ref. 5217).