Fat Greenling
Hexagrammos otakii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–155 m
- Max size: 57 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A greenling of rocky coastal water that often gathers around artificial reefs, the fat greenling breeds in late autumn and the male guards the egg masses stuck to small rocks. It grows to nearly sixty centimetres and is farmed in Japan.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hexagrammidae › Hexagrammos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279411.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fat Greenling live?
- The Fat Greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) is typically found at 4–155 m.
- Is the Fat Greenling dangerous to divers?
- The Fat Greenling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fat Greenling get?
- The Fat Greenling grows to about 57 cm.