PIGFISH
Orthopristis chrysoptera
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PIGFISH
Feed on small fish and invertebrates. Audible grunting is produced by grinding the pharyngeal teeth, with air bladder acting as an amplifier.
Appearance:
Mottled light brown or gray body, often with a bluish tint | Many small orange and blue markings on the body | Small mouth ends below front nostril
Size:
Up to 15 inches
Up to 15 inches