Grunts are schooling fish named for the sound they make by grinding their teeth, common on the reef.
How to recognize it
Yellow-and-silver striped fish that hang in tight, calm schools under ledges by day.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at El museo, Bajo alicia, Canal del ingles, Socorro, El bobito, Fondo loco, El planchon, Bajo del medio. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
