Freshwater grunt
Rhonciscus bayanus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="freshwater-grunt"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/freshwater-grunt/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/freshwater-grunt/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/freshwater-grunt/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="freshwater-grunt"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Both
Overview
Freshwater grunt (Rhonciscus bayanus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Haemulidae (Grunts), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 51 cm, with a maximum published weight of 1.6 kg. Recorded habitats include neritic.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 51.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1.58 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Water Type
Freshwater & Saltwater
Fishing Information
Game Fish
Yes
Taxonomy
| Order | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Family | Haemulidae (Grunts) |
| Species | Rhonciscus bayanus |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Freshwater grunt get?
Freshwater grunt can grow up to 51.0 cm long and weigh 1.58 kg.
Where is Freshwater grunt found?
Neritic
What family does Freshwater grunt belong to?
Freshwater grunt (Rhonciscus bayanus) belongs to the family Haemulidae (Grunts) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Haemulidae family
African striped grunt
Parapristipoma octolineatum
NE
Saltwater
Album
Haemulon parra
NE
Saltwater
Andaman grunt
Pomadasys andamanensis
NE
Saltwater
Anisotremus espinozai
Anisotremus espinozai
NE
Saltwater
Anisotremus perezponcedeleoni
Anisotremus perezponcedeleoni
NE
Saltwater
Annafoke
Genyatremus luteus
NE
Saltwater
Arabian sweetlips
Plectorhinchus schotaf
NE
Saltwater
Armed grunt
Conodon serrifer
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias