Pigsnout Grunt
Pomadasys rogerii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–90 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The pigsnout grunt hangs close to the bottom in coastal waters between about 25 and 90 metres and now and then slips into estuaries and brackish creeks. Like other grunts it makes sound by grinding the teeth deep in its throat, amplified by the swim bladder.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Pomadasys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273513.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pigsnout Grunt live?
- The Pigsnout Grunt (Pomadasys rogerii) is typically found at 25–90 m.
- Is the Pigsnout Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Pigsnout Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pigsnout Grunt get?
- The Pigsnout Grunt grows to about 60 cm.