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The Perotet's grunt (Pomadasys perotaei) is a brackish-water fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 36 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons; tolerates brackish water.
Description
Perotet's grunt is a silvery grunt of the family Haemulidae (grunts) reaching about 36 cm. The fairly deep, laterally compressed body is silvery-grey and bears strong spines in the dorsal fin. Like other grunts it can make a grunting sound with its throat teeth and swim bladder. The species forms schools over sand and mud bottoms of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons along the West African coast and tolerates brackish water; young fish grow up in the sheltered estuaries. On and above the bottom it searches, mainly at night, for worms, crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. With its tasty flesh it is a valued fish for the coastal fishery.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Perotet's grunt?
The Perotet's grunt has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Silvery grunt with a deep body and sturdy dorsal fin spines; young fish grow up in brackish estuaries and lagoons.
Where does the Perotet's grunt live?
The Perotet's grunt lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons; tolerates brackish water.
How big does the Perotet's grunt get?
The Perotet's grunt grows to a maximum of about 36 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Perotet's grunt dangerous to humans?
No, the Perotet's grunt is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Perotet's grunt edible?
Yes, the Perotet's grunt is a highly prized food fish.
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