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The Orthopristis cantharinus is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
Orthopristis cantharinus is a grunt (Haemulidae) from the eastern Pacific, including around the Galapagos and in the Gulf of California. The species reaches about 30 cm and has a streamlined, silvery-grey body. It inhabits rock and sand bottoms of coastal waters. The diet consists of small bottom invertebrates searched out from the sediment. Like other grunts it can produce grunting sounds with its pharyngeal teeth, to which the family name refers. The species is caught locally in coastal fisheries and eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Orthopristis cantharinus?
The Orthopristis cantharinus has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Makes grunting sounds with the pharyngeal teeth; coastal grunt of rocky and sandy bottoms.
Where does the Orthopristis cantharinus live?
The Orthopristis cantharinus lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific, around the Galapagos and in the Gulf of California.
How big does the Orthopristis cantharinus get?
The Orthopristis cantharinus grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Orthopristis cantharinus dangerous to humans?
No, the Orthopristis cantharinus is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Orthopristis cantharinus edible?
The Orthopristis cantharinus is rarely eaten.
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