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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
  • Habitat:
    Coastal waters