Brassy grunt
📖 Overview
Brassy grunt (Orthopristis chalcea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Haemulidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body short, compressed, and not very deep (depth contained 2.5 to 3.0 times in standard length); mouth small and terminal, its posterior end located at the same level as the anterior rim of the eye; first gill arch with 19 to 24 gill rakers; dorsal fin very slightly notched, with 12 to 13 spines and 14 to 15 soft rays (XII-XIII, 14-15); second anal spine stronger than third but of equal length; scale series above lateral line oblique; body silvery gray, with wavy, interrupted, gold or copper colored lines that follow the oblique scale series above the lateral line and that run horizontally below it .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brassy grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brassy grunt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 24°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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