Yellowback grunt
📖 Overview
Yellowback grunt (Pomadasys aheneus), first described by McKay & Randall, 1995 is a medium-sized fish in the family Haemulidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 27.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowback grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 6 m . Tropical central and southern Oman.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yellowback Grunt |
| 🏳️Catalan | Roncador d'esquena groga |
| 🌍CES | chrochtal žlutohřbetý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Roncador-de-costas-amarelas |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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