Pigfish
Orthopristis chrysoptera
- Group: Other
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The pigfish forms schools over coastal sand and mud, foraging mainly at night for crustaceans and smaller fish. It makes both seasonal migrations and daily moves between feeding and resting grounds. Like other grunts it can produce sound by grinding its throat teeth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Orthopristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158810.
FAQ
- Is the Pigfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pigfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pigfish get?
- The Pigfish grows to about 46 cm.