The bastard grunt is a coastal marine fish commonly found over sandy or rocky bottoms in subtropical waters. It has a deep, laterally compressed body with silvery-gray coloration and faint darker bands. Adults typically reach about 12–16 inches in length and weigh around 2–3 pounds. It forms schools and is generally active during daylight hours. This summary was AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Bastard grunt
6 in · 4 oz


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