Fin's Fish Guide
The Striped piggy (Pomadasys stridens) is a saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The striped piggy is a small grunt from the Indo-West Pacific and the Red Sea, also Lessepsian in the eastern Mediterranean. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a silvery body with a few fine dark longitudinal lines. Like other grunts it produces a grunting sound with its throat teeth and swim bladder. It forms schools above sandy and muddy bottoms of shallow coastal water and eats small bottom invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped piggy?
The Striped piggy has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Makes a grunting sound; schooling coastal grunt
Where does the Striped piggy live?
The Striped piggy lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Striped piggy get?
The Striped piggy grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Striped piggy dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped piggy is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Striped piggy edible?
Yes, the Striped piggy is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pomadasys
More from the family Haemulidae
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