Olivaceous grunter
📖 Overview
Olivaceous grunter (Hapalogenys olivaceus), first described by Bogorodsky & Matiku, 2026 is a medium-sized fish in the family Hapalogenyidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 20.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 215 to 217 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 24. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal-fin rays XI,14; pored lateral-lines scales 44-45; a series of 9-10 pores along the ventral edge of the suborbital; maxilla scaly; suborbital deeply notched above the posterior end of the maxilla; second dorsal-fin ray short, 6.5-6.8 in SL; first pelvic-fin ray filamentous; body mainly uniform olive-brown with a pale area posterior to pectoral fins; and membranes of the posterior part (between spines IX-XI) of the spinous dorsal fin black .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Olivaceous grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 215 - 217 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Tanzania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Olivaceous grunter ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.