Pomadasys empherus Bussing, 1993
Bigspine grunt
photo by FAO

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae
Max. size:  21 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A rare species that has been collected in estuaries; may enter fresh water (Ref. 9114).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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