The Fine-spotted grunter-bream (Pomadasys argenteus) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 70 cm.
Description
The silver grunt is a grunt from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 70 cm and has a deep, silvery body with fine dark spots on the upper half. Grunts owe their name to the grunting sound they make by rubbing their throat teeth. As a near-bottom fish it schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal and estuarine water and hunts crustaceans, worms and small fish. It is a valued food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fine-spotted grunter-bream?
The Fine-spotted grunter-bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Fine-spotted grunter-bream live?
The Fine-spotted grunter-bream lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Fine-spotted grunter-bream get?
The Fine-spotted grunter-bream grows to a maximum of about 70 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Fine-spotted grunter-bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Fine-spotted grunter-bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Fine-spotted grunter-bream edible?
Yes, the Fine-spotted grunter-bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pomadasys
More from the family Haemulidae
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