Greybar Grunt
Burro, Mojarra Almejera
(Haemulon sexfasciatum)

Greybar Grunt, Haemulon sexfasciatum: The Greybar Grunt is characterized by the five or six prominent black bars that cover the upper two-thirds of its sides, and its identification is fairly straightforward, keeping in mind that there are three other “barred” species that it might be confused with: the Barred Pargo, the Dog Snapper, and the Golden Eye Grunt.

Distribution in Mexico fishing areas

The Greybar Grunt is found in all Mexican fishing waters and in some locations is quite abundant, especially in the central and lower portions of the Sea of Cortez.

It grows to a length of just over eighteen inches and is found in all types of locations (sand, rubble and rocky reefs) and in the first 100 feet of the water column.

The Greybar Grunt is viewed as excellent table fare when caught in abundance.

Theis fish species is one of several similar members of the Haemulidae or Grunt Family which are hard to differentiate.

 

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Greybar Grunt, Haemulon sexfasciatum: Caught fishing from shore during the predawn hour, in 85-degree water, in September 2003, in rocky structure 50 yards from shore, utilizing a 15-pound test with a one dropper loop rig, no swivels, 1.5-ounce bank sinker, and Mustad 92553 hooks, size #4, on half of a peeled shrimp at Km. 20 (Cabo Real) between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Size approximately 15 inches and 3 pounds, and was exceedingly “scrappy.” The Greybar Grunt is by locals as good table fare. Note: Experience has taught me that this is an aggressive nighttime feeder that travels in packs and the “bite” will stop with the dawn. Description and photo courtesy John Snow.

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Greybar Grunt, Haemulon sexfasciatum: Local night owl, quite successful fishing from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m., early September 2003, at Cabo Real, Km. 20, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, using Sally Lightfoot crab baits to catch Greybar Grunts. Note flashlight in the photo! Description and photo courtesy John Snow.

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Greybar Grunt, Haemulon sexfasciatum: This Greybar Grunt, 21 inches long, was caught during fishing on 12-pound line at Punta Colorada, Baja California Sur, Mexico, in June 2000. It hit a Rapala fished from a panga. I caught five of those during ten days of trolling along the rocks. Fights like a pargo of similar size. Interesting light red color on the inside of the mouth. Description and photo courtesy Peter Langstraat.

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Greybar Grunt, Haemulon sexfasciatum: Photo courtesy Gary Graham, Baja On The Fly; fish identification courtesy Peter Langstraat.

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