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Pomadasys maculatus (Bloch, 1793) Saddle grunt |
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Ibalay Saddle grunt, Agak-agak, Agoot, Agoot, Agoot, Alibalay, Bako-bako, Bakoko, Banded grunt, Imamalet, Matah tangis, Rodeko, Sagsagir, Sagsagir, Samu-ok, Sekoy, Sikoy, Sikoy, Tabal, Tabal-tabal, Tabal-tabal, Tabul-tabul, Ulibalay, Yakmo, |
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photo by
Bogorodsky, S.V. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 59.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,200.0 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 20 - 110 m, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: throughout the Indian Ocean (Ref. 11441) and the western Pacific, north to China, south to Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7. Small-sized fish of moderately deep body. Isthmus narrow, forming a groove. Chin with 2 pairs or small pores. This species is characterized by several dark large elongate blotches on the upper back, one forming a saddle on the nape. | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal waters over sand near reefs. Feeds on crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 5213). Edible but spoils easily. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known from Aparri, N. Luzon (Ref. 58652) and Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Museum: Iloilo, MUFS 7584, 12744 (Ref. 27973). Also Ref. 2112. | |||
| Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 19.06.91 |
| Modified by: Froese, Rainer - 14.11.01 |
| Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 24.01.97 |