Banded Grunter
Pomadasys furcatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This grunter haunts sandy patches near rocks in coastal waters around 10 to 20 metres down, growing to about half a metre. It earns its family name from the grunting sounds these fish make with the swim bladder, and its flesh is sold fresh though it softens quickly.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Pomadasys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218558.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Grunter live?
- The Banded Grunter (Pomadasys furcatus) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Banded Grunter dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Grunter is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Grunter get?
- The Banded Grunter grows to about 50 cm.