African Striped Grunt
Parapristipoma octolineatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The African striped grunt works sand and rocky bottoms from the shoreline down to about 50 metres, picking off crustaceans and mollusks. Like others in its family it can produce a grunting sound by grinding the teeth deep in its throat. It reaches around half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Parapristipoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126945.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Striped Grunt live?
- The African Striped Grunt (Parapristipoma octolineatum) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the African Striped Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The African Striped Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the African Striped Grunt get?
- The African Striped Grunt grows to about 50 cm.