The Mergui grunt (Hapalogenys merguiensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Hapalogenyidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Mergui grunt is a grunter (Hapalogenyidae) from shallow coastal and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, brown-grey body with dark oblique bands, thick lips and small barbels under the chin. As a nocturnal fish it shelters by day at reef and wrecks and searches at night over sand and mud for worms, small crustaceans and molluscs. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mergui grunt?
The Mergui grunt has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Mergui grunt live?
The Mergui grunt lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Mergui grunt get?
The Mergui grunt grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Mergui grunt dangerous to humans?
No, the Mergui grunt is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Hapalogenys
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