Fishing for Sooty grunter

Hephaestus fuliginosus

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

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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