Panama Grunt
Rhencus panamensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–60 m
- Max size: 39 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A grunt of sandy coastal bottoms, it reaches close to 40 centimetres and turns up fresh at markets along the Pacific coast of the Americas. Like other grunts it can produce sound by grinding its throat teeth, amplified by the swim bladder.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Rhencus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 320982.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panama Grunt live?
- The Panama Grunt (Rhencus panamensis) is typically found at 10–60 m.
- Is the Panama Grunt dangerous to divers?
- The Panama Grunt is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panama Grunt get?
- The Panama Grunt grows to about 39 cm.