Haemulon Album (Noun)
Meaning
A grunt with a red mouth that is found from Florida to Brazil.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The haemulon album, also known as a margate, is recognized by its vibrant red mouth.
- Haemulon album is typically caught by fishers off the southeastern coast of the United States.
- Haemulon album populates areas around rocky or coral-based reefs throughout their territory.
- Elevated levels of mercury in haemulon album have been reported along some Brazilian shores.
- In Brazil, haemulon album is occasionally encountered among the day's catch by subsistence fishers.