Fishing for Sooty grunter
Hephaestus fuliginosus
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The sooty grunter is a freshwater fish native to northern Australia. It has a robust, laterally compressed body with a dark, sooty coloration. Typically reaching up to 16 inches and weighing around 4 pounds, it inhabits rivers and streams. An omnivore, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and plant matter. It is known for its territorial and aggressive behavior. This summary is AI generated
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Water type
Freshwater
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
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