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Grunts and Sweetlips: Grunts and Sweetlips belong to the Haemulidae
family. Sweetlips are classified in the genus Plectorhinchus, and the Grunts that are available in the aquarium trade are classified
in the genus Anisotremus. Grunts and Sweetlips are closely related to Snappers. Sweetlips get their name from their large, fleshy
lips, and Grunts for their ability to grind their teeth together resulting in a grunting noise.
Most Sweetlips are found throughout the Indo-Pacific region, while Grunts are mainly found in the Atlantic. In an aquarium, Sweetlips and Grunts average six inches in size, but in the wild, the largest member of this family reaches over two feet in length. Click on thumbnails for more information.
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