Parrot Grunt
Pomadasys perotaei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 250 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grunt of sandy and muddy coastal bottoms, it readily pushes into estuaries and lagoons. It feeds widely on fish, shrimps, crabs, mollusks, worms and even detritus, and reaches about 36 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Pomadasys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273510.
FAQ
- How deep does the Parrot Grunt live?
- The Parrot Grunt (Pomadasys perotaei) is typically found at to 250 m.
- Is the Parrot Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Parrot Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Parrot Grunt get?
- The Parrot Grunt grows to about 36 cm.