Orthopristis chrysoptera

(Orthopristis chrysoptera)

Description

The pigfish (Orthopristis chrysoptera) is a member of the family Haemulidae, members of which are commonly called grunts. This name derives from the grunting or chattering noise these fish make by rubbing their pharyngeal teeth together.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Haemulidae

Genus:Orthopristis

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