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Scientific Name: Haemulon plumierii (Lacepède, 1801)
English Name: White grunt
Local/Bangla Name: Shada fota datina (সাদা ফোটা দাতিনা)
Photo: sisor(GBIF)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Haemulidae
Description:
The fish is characterized by their almond-shaped bodies, pointed snouts, and forked caudal fins. They typically display a silvery white or cream color with hints of bronze or yellow, along with blue stripes at their heads. These fish have red mouths and are known for producing grunting sounds by grinding their teeth. In confrontations, they engage in open-mouthed interactions, pressing against each other in a display of dominance.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coastal regions of Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Hossain MS, Chowdhury SR, Sharifuzzaman SM , Islam MM, Hasan J, Haque MA , Ali MZ, Hoq ME, Mahmud Y. Marine Fishes of Bangladesh (2020) Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute and Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Chattogram, 512pp.
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