Cottonwick grunt are considered an Ecosystem Component species. Ecosystem Component species are species that do not require conservation and management under a federal fishery management plan but are included in order to achieve ecosystem management objectives.

Broad black area above line from dorsal-fin origin to tip of lower caudal fin lobe, including the upper part of caudal peduncle and both lobes of tail. Striking colored species, with a silvery body, black back, and tail.With narrow yellow stripes, the broadest mid-lateral.

In the Western Atlantic, found in Bermuda, southeastern Florida (USA), and the Bahamas to Brazil. Inhabits clear inshore and offshore reefs and adjacent grass beds, often in schools. Feeds on crustaceans.

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