Olive grunt
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters . Plentiful in tidal estuaries . Stomach contents of specimens collected from Iraq composed mainly of mollusks, sponges and tunicates . Large shoals of juveniles occur around shallow water reefs where they consume shrimps and other small invertebrates, being themselves eaten by larger fish; larger specimens are found in deeper water where they spawn throughout the year. Used extensively for bait, flesh rather insipid .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Silver to greenish, darker above; dark blotch on upper opercle; young with yellowish fins, older specimens dusky .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Olive grunt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Olive grunt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 26°N - 35°S, 14°E - 101°E Southeast Atlantic: north of Swakopmund, Namibia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 122 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Olive grunt has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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