The Guinean grunt (Parapristipoma humile) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 38 cm.
Description
The Guinean grunt is a grunt (Haemulidae) from coastal waters of the eastern Atlantic, off West Africa. The species grows to about 38 cm and has an elongate, silver-grey body. As a schooling bottom-oriented predator it lives around rocky reefs and over sand and mud bottoms and hunts small crustaceans, worms and small fish; it makes grunting sounds with its throat teeth. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Guinean grunt?
The Guinean grunt has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Guinean grunt live?
The Guinean grunt lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Guinean grunt get?
The Guinean grunt grows to a maximum of about 38 cm.
Is the Guinean grunt dangerous to humans?
No, the Guinean grunt is harmless to humans.
Is the Guinean grunt edible?
Yes, the Guinean grunt is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Parapristipoma
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