This species has a dull head with a medium-to-small-sized mouth. It does not have fleshy lips, and a part of the eye … See more

Haemulon parra is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to Brazil, also entering the Gulf of Mexico. See more

The sailor's grunt prefers reefs and hard bottoms, and resides in depths from 0–80 m (0–262 ft). Juveniles are more attracted to seagrass beds. Adults are known to school and can be seen in more open areas. … See more

It is sometimes fished commercially, although the market is minor. H. parra can be also found in aquariums. See more

Haemulon parra was evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in March 2011, which placed it as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. See more