Krefft's Grunter [Pomatoleios kraussii]
Description
Krefft's Grunter, also known as the Javelin Grunter, is a species of fish that is found in the Indo-Pacific region, stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the western Pacific Ocean. These species inhabit brackish and freshwater environments, including estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. They are nocturnal, feeding on small crustaceans, mollusks, and fish. Krefft's Grunter can be identified by its elongated body, forked tail, and the presence of a dark blotch at the base of the pectoral fin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Serpulids
Serpulidae
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| Genus |
Pomatoleios
Pomatoleios
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