The Borriqueta grunt (Boridia grossidens) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The borriqueta grunt is a grunt (Haemulidae) from coastal and estuarine water of the southwest Atlantic, off South America. The species grows to about 19 cm and has a deep, silver-grey body sometimes with fine longitudinal lines. As a bottom-oriented predator it lives over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water and hunts worms, small crustaceans and molluscs; it makes grunting sounds with its throat teeth. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Borriqueta grunt?
The Borriqueta grunt has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Borriqueta grunt live?
The Borriqueta grunt lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Borriqueta grunt get?
The Borriqueta grunt grows to a maximum of about 19 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Borriqueta grunt dangerous to humans?
No, the Borriqueta grunt is harmless to humans.
Is the Borriqueta grunt edible?
Yes, the Borriqueta grunt is commonly eaten.
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