Lined Grunt
Pomadasys punctulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grunt of inshore rocky bottoms that feeds on molluscs, sponges and tunicates, reaching about thirty centimetres and living down to around fifty metres. Like its relatives it grinds its pharyngeal teeth to make a grunting sound.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Pomadasys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273511.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Grunt live?
- The Lined Grunt (Pomadasys punctulatus) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Lined Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Grunt get?
- The Lined Grunt grows to about 30 cm.