Black-spot Grunter [Pomatoleios pleurospilus]
Description
The Black-spot Grunter is a species of fish found in the freshwater and brackish waters of Southeast Asia, including the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. They are typically found in rivers, streams, and floodplains. Black-spot Grunter are omnivorous, feeding on a diet that includes insects, crustaceans, and plant matter. They are characterized by their compressed body, protruding lower jaw, and a black spot at the base of the pectoral fin, which gives them their common name.
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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