Bigeye Grunt
Brachydeuterus auritus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–100 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A grunt of coastal waters that hugs the bottom by day and rises into open water at night, ranging between about 10 and 100 metres over sand and mud. It feeds on invertebrates and small fishes, and sometimes slips into lagoons and estuaries as it nears breeding condition.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Brachydeuterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126943.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigeye Grunt live?
- The Bigeye Grunt (Brachydeuterus auritus) is typically found at 10–100 m.
- Is the Bigeye Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Bigeye Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigeye Grunt get?
- The Bigeye Grunt grows to about 30 cm.