The Striped grunter (Pomadasys taeniatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Striped grunter is a grunt (Haemulidae) from shallow coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, silver-grey body, often with spots or stripes, and can make a grunting sound with its throat teeth. As a nocturnal fish it shelters by day above reef and searches at night over sand and mud for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped grunter?
The Striped grunter has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Striped grunter live?
The Striped grunter lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Striped grunter get?
The Striped grunter grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Striped grunter dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped grunter is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pomadasys
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