Pigfish
A species of Orthopristis, Also known as Redmouth grunt, Grunt, Hogfish Scientific name : Orthopristis chrysoptera Genus : Orthopristis
Pigfish, A species of Orthopristis
Also known as:
Redmouth grunt, Grunt, Hogfish
Botanical name: Orthopristis chrysoptera
Genus: Orthopristis
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The pigfish (Orthopristis chrysoptera) lives in coastal regions with sandy or muddy bottoms. It can be found from the Yucatan to New York. As a species of grunt fish, the pigfish is able to create grunting or chattering sounds by rubbing its teeth together. Anglers primarily use pigfish as bait rather than as food itself.
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