Species guide
How to catch Burrito grunt
Anisotremus interruptus
saltwatergame fishHaemulidae
The Burrito grunt is a medium-sized carnivorous fish known for its short, deep body and distinctive yellow tail. It feeds mostly at night on reef invertebrates. Popular with anglers, it inhabits rocky or coral reefs in the Pacific region.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep Pacific saltwater reefs, from 3 to 30 meters depth. Active mainly at night, it prefers reef structures where it hunts invertebrates.
Typical size
Up to about 51 cm
What they eat
- reef invertebrates
- small crustaceans
- other macrofauna
Best baits
- shrimp
- crab pieces
- squid strips
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- small jigs
- bucktail jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light jigging
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