Biglip Grunt
Plectorhinchus macrolepis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 53.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A relatively scarce grunt of coastal waters, the biglip grunt sends its juveniles and young adults into estuaries and lagoons, sometimes even into freshwater, where they begin to mature. Adults grow to around half a metre and move back out along the coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Plectorhinchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273490.
FAQ
- Is the Biglip Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Biglip Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Biglip Grunt get?
- The Biglip Grunt grows to about 53.8 cm.